The waterproof one looks a little large beside the U30. Interesting
form-factor - how do you find the handling? (I suppose it's like the 'grip'
side of an SLR...)

Actually, it's odd shape isn't to my liking. It was a gift so here it sits. I
almost always use the U30 on the boat. On short trips I'll use my Z1 from
Minolta with it''s 10X optical zoom and fast focus system. In the canoe I guess
I'll try the waterproof one.

RB