Underwater Photography Reviews

Camera Reviews

We work closely with the Bluewater Photo team to review all new cameras that have potential as great tools for underwater photography.

At UWPG we review new housings, cameras, lenses, strobes, video lights, focus lights, wet lenses, diopters and ports for underwater photo and video.

Nikon Z5: Initial Thoughts & Review

The Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera is the newest, most affordable entry level full-frame camera on the market with 24.3MP of resolution!

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the top micro four thirds camera for underwater photography, similar to the Mark II

Nikon D780 Review

The Nikon D780 is a revolutionary new full-frame DSLR with phase detect live view AF, AF tracking, 12 fps burst shooting, and 4K video

Best Underwater Cinema Cameras

An overview of cinema cameras for underwater use

Canon 1DX Mark III: First Look & Review

The Canon 1DX Mark III is Canon's top DSLR ever made. It features a incredible processing power resulting in a record breaking buffer, 5.5K video with RAW recording up to 60 fps, and more!

Nikon Z50 Review

The new Nikon Z50 is one of the top cropped sensor cameras for underwater photography and video

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review

A detailed look at the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III for underwater photography and videography

Sony RX100 VII Review

The Sony RX100 VII’s performs great underwater! Sony made spectacular updates to autofocus and burst shooting...

Sony a6100 Review

A full review of the Sony a6100’s underwater performance, new features, and updates to the a6000

Sea & Sea DX-6G Camera and Housing Review

The Sea & Sea DX-6G camera and housing combo is an ultra-compact, point-and-shoot underwater system

GoPro Hero 8 Underwater Review

A first look at the GoPro 8’s underwater performance including hypersmooth image stabilization, new mod capabilities, improved HDR photos, and 4K video @ 60p

Panasonic GH5S Underwater Video

The Panasonic GH5S is one of the most capable underwater video cameras on the market. Check out some amazing video footage.

Sony A7R IV Review

The Sony A7R IV is a top underwater camera boasting a 61 MP sensor, 10fps burst shooting, and excellent autofocus capability!

Canon G7X Mark III Review

The Canon G7X Mark III is a top compact underwater camera featuring 4K video, 20 fps burst shooting, slow motion video, and more!

Sony a6600 Underwater: First Look & Review

A first look at the Sony a6600’s underwater performance, new features, and updates to the a6500

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K: First Look and

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features 6k resolution, a larger sensor, and dual gain ISO

Olympus TG-6 Review

A full review of Olympus Tough TG-6's underwater performance, ergonomics, and updates to the TG-5.

Panasonic Lumix S1H First Look & Review

Panasonic introduces the S1H, the first full-frame mirrorless cinema camera capable of 6K video!

Sony a6400 Camera Review

Sony introduces its next mirrorless Alpha line, cropped sensor camera - the a6400

Canon EOS R Review

The Canon EOS R features a full-frame, 30.3 megapixel sensor and the best underwater auto focus and ergonomics of any full-frame mirrorless camera

Paralenz Dive Camera Review

An in-depth review of the Paralenz Dive Camera featuring an underwater video camera built for scuba diving

GoPro Hero 7 Underwater Camera Review

An in-depth review of the new GoPro HERO 7 Black for underwater use featuring amazing improvements in underwater video and photo

Coldwater Diving with the Paralenz

The Paralenz Dive Camera is compact, durable, and ergonomic - everything a coldwater diver needs

Nikon Z7 and Z6 Camera Review

Nikon entered the mirrorless market with their new Z-series, featuring a full-frame sensor, some great specs and a bold lens mount redesign.

Fujifilm X-T3: Taking Fujifilm Underwater

How will Fujifilm's highest resolution APS-C camera, the X-T3, perform underwater?

Why the Nikon Z7 is My New Favorite Underwater

Initial thoughts and photos from a weekend underwater with the Nikon Z7

Panasonic S Series: First Look & Review

Notable features and lens additions to the new Panasonic S series scheduled to come out early 2019

Sony RX100 V and VA Review

Newly updated! Features, Wet Lens Options, Underwater Photos, Videos and Housings

Sony RX100 VI Underwater Camera Review

Sony introduces a macro powerhouse - the Sony RX100 VI

Olympus OM-D E-M1X: Initial Thoughts and Review

Olympus introduces new technologies in its updated flagship camera with exciting implications for underwater photography

Sony RX100 VA (RX100M5A) Announced

Sony makes updates to the original RX100 V with their new RX100 VA model

The Nikon D850 vs the Sony A7R III for Underwater

Dissecting the world’s best choices in underwater photography

Olympus Tough TG-5 Camera Review

Specs, features, thoughts from the UWPG community, sample underwater photos, and comparisons to the competition for the Olympus TG-5 compact camera

Nikon D850 Review

Full, in-depth review of Nikon's full frame camera - the D850 - covering new features, video, and recommended lenses and housings

Sony A7R III Camera Review

In-depth review of Sony's next full frame mirrorless camera - the A7R III - covering new features, test video, and recommended lenses and housings

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Review

Newly Updated! Features, Image Stabilization Tests, Hi Res Shot Mode, Underwater Photos, Videos, Lens Options, Housings and Comparisons to the Competition

GoPro Hero 6 Review

An in depth review of the GoPro HERO6 featuring amazing technological improvements in underwater video!

Nikon D850 First Underwater Impressions

Taking the Nikon D850 Underwater for the first time

Canon 6D Mark II Camera Review

The new addition to Canons full-frame cameras with specs and recommended lenses.

Sony a6500 Camera Review

Detailed review of the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera for underwater photo and video, tested for macro and wide-angle across 30 dives in the Philippines.