Kodak PlaySport Zx5

After giving the Playsport a wipe down and connecting it to a PC, we found that you have to install a couple of programmes to share what you have filmed. Once done though, it was easy to get images onto Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. All our footage was...

An easy-to-use, and rugged, waterproof video camera

It's hard to see what the Zx5 brings to the party that wasn't already offered by the Zx3. Both 1920x1080 video capture and image stabilisation were already included, as was the shoot and share option. The Zx5 has a dedicated Share button and DIS...

Waterproof to 3m ; Withstands drop from 1.5m ; Full HD shooting

No built-in memory ; Fixed battery ; No backlight compensation setting

The Kodak Playsport Zx3 was already great value for a waterproof pocket Internet camcorder. The Zx5 is around £30 more than the current price for the Zx3, and although it doesn’t add much in the way of extra features, the improved shock rating makes it...

Now that most new phones offer hi-def video recording, the niche for pocket camcorders is looking slim, especially in light of Cisco’s recent decision to discontinue its Flip range. However, if it’s q

Decent photo and hi-def video quality ; Small and light ; Waterproof ; Comes with loads of accessories ; Great value for money

Confusing icons in the settings menu ; No standard 4:3 setting for photos ; Footage can look very wobbly ; Doesn't float

On the whole, the Kodak PlaySport is very easy to use. It's also very affordable and records better-looking images than many of its rivals. Add in the fact that you can film underwater and all you really need to ask yourself is: "Which colour do I want...

A great mini camcorder with waterproofing, and all for less money than many of its liquid-adverse competitors.