Download Drivers & Software. 1.FinePix XP20 Firmware (camera control software) Update Ver.1.02. Operating Systems: Windows & Mac.
Just about every major camera manufacturer has at least one rugged camera in its lineup now. Not just waterproof, but shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof, and, in some cases, crushproof.
Fujifilm has two, the FinePix XP20 and XP30, with the only major difference between them being a GPS receiver; the XP30 has one, the XP20 doesn't. Both cameras are tested to survive underwater depths of 16 feet for up to 2 hours; drops from 4.9 feet; and temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Probably the best part about these cameras is that you can get this kind of protection fairly inexpensively; rugged cameras generally aren't cheap. However, it seems there are trade-offs in photo quality and shooting performance, so if the XP20 is going to be your one and only point-and-shoot you should probably keep shopping. But, its price is low enough that it might be acceptable-depending on your needs-as a second camera for the beach, hiking, or the slopes.
Video quality is on par with a basic HD pocket video camera; good enough for Web use. Panning the camera will create judder that's typical of the video from most compact cameras. There is also a lot of smearing when shooting in bright sunlight, which appears as purple or white streaks in movies. The zoom lens does function while recording, but you will here it moving in your video.