Larry L wrote:

I have a Pentax Optio 33 WR that is 'water resestant' fits in a shirt pocket
and takes good enough photos for most uses

but I'd like to have a similar type camera ( water proof, small, good
optics ) that has a higher pixel rating .. ie takes 'bigger' photos

I'm not interested in a bigger than pocket sized unit, or SLR or ... ...
( been there done all that photobug **** way back when, I once owned an 8x10
view, 4x5 view, 2 1/2 SLR and a couple 35mm SLRs + a Leica focal plane ...
not to mention a full darkroom ... NOW I just want a 'good camera' to take
digital pictures for hard copy printing at a decent size and high standard )


Suggestions? What's out there now that I should consider ?

as always
thanks in advance



This is a good site to compare cameras. Olympus makes nice "waterproof"
cameras. I haven't read a lot of feedback on it, but what I have read,
has mostly been positive.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_...stylus790.html

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_...tylus1030.html

You can stay with the Pentax, and just upgrade to the newer model. I'm
leaning towards the Optio, because of the excellent macro specs it has.
They have improved the display screen, so it can be viewed in bright
light conditions(a knock on the earlier versions).

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_...optio_w30.html

brians