For photographers who treat their cameras like the delicate equipment they often are, our current recommendation is the Olympus E-M10 mirrorless camera. But if you need a shooter that can better withstand the elements and still capture amazing shots, you should check out the surprisingly affordable Olympus TG-3.

This 16MP all-weather point-and-shoot is tough enough to handle being dropped from 7 feet up, is waterproof up to a depth of 50 feet, and even withstands freezing temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). It's equipped with WiFi (useful for iPhone connectivity), GPS (which can locate you within 10 seconds), and a compass (which shows direction, latitude, and longitude, as well as elevation and water depth).

Other nifty features include:

• An incredible Microscope mode for macro photography that must be seen to be believed. Works especially well with the optional LED ring light attachment ($41).
• An Interval Shooting mode that allows you to snap up to 99 frames with intervals lasting from 1 second to 24 hours, then compiled into a time-lapse movie lasting up to 10 seconds (720p at 10 fps), all in-camera.
• HD video recording (up to 1080p)
• High-speed video recording—120fps (640x480) or 240fps (432x324)

The TG-3 is available on Amazon in black ($379) or red ($399). There's also a wide-angle lens available for $119.