So, as some of you may have gotten to know me with my abundance of noob questions on this forum, i continue to seek knowledge about backpacking. So, i got this sweet job for summer and now i am looking for a nice rugged camera that is somewhat cheap <$500 preferably around $300 and can used around/in water. Someone earlier posted several cameras and i am going to link them here.

This is the Olympus stylus 8000 ($400) http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1448

Olympus stylus 6000 ($300)
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1446

the Pentax W60($300)
http://www.pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_W60_-_Ocean_Blue/

Panasonic TS1 ($400?ish)
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-elect...000000000005702

I really like the olympus cameras. I own one currently that is ancient but has 3 MegaPix and weighs about 3 lbs. If someone could go through the specs on these cameras and tell me what you think of them, that would be great. I am really clueless when it comes to cameras. Thanks for the help.