Summary of the Best Underwater Compact Cameras for 2022Best Compact Video Camera GoPro HERO10 with FLIP10 FiltersGO TO HERO10Best All Around Compact Camera Olympus TG-6GO TO TG-6Best Advanced Compact Camera Panasonic LX10GO TO LX10Advanced Runner-up #1 Panasonic LX100 IIGO TO LX100 IIAdvanced Runner-up #2 Sony RX100 VIIGO TO RX100 VIIAdvanced Runner-up #3 Canon G7 X IIIGO TO G7X IIIKeep reading for more information about each camera and our testing criteriaOur Breakdown of CategoriesWe divided our top picks into three categories:Best Compact Video CameraBest All Around Compact CameraBest Advanced Compact Camera There is no one camera that is the best at everything. Whether you are just getting started with underwater photography or are already an experienced image maker looking for the latest compact rig, this roundup of the best current compact cameras for underwater photography is the best resource online to find the perfect underwater camera. Backscatter compiles this guide every year to eliminate the hassle and headache of trying to pick the best compact camera and underwater housing for your photo and video needs. Why use a compact camera? Compact cameras are some of the best cameras for shooting underwater, as they are often easy to learn, easy to dive and travel with, and less expensive than their SLR counterparts, while still yielding outstanding image results and fast shooting speeds. This article is updated as new cameras are released and tested. We publish this article annually from the results of our tests. Not an Open Box Review - This is Rigorous Underwater Testing The Backscatter team spent hundreds of hours testing the best underwater cameras to find the best and not-so-good cameras for underwater photography.