Get ready for adventure in any environment with the new PENTAX Optio WG-1 – the next generation outdoor camera that’s tougher, smarter and more weatherproof than ever.
Waterproof to 33 feet is perfect for use when submerged.
Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 220 LBF (Pound force).
Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments.
Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) provides flexible capture of subjects near or far.
Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 5 macro LEDs for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting.
Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.
PENTAX’s 12th rugged generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment.
Shockproof, ruggedized design protects from drops up to 5 feet.
Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).
14 megapixel sensor offers plenty of image detail.
Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.
An HDMI port plays back beautiful, high def images and video on HDTVs.
Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.
Type | Compact Digital Camera |
Sensor | Type: 1/2.3” interline transfer CCD w primary color filter Effective pixels: 14 Total pixels: 14.48 Recorded resolutions Still: 14M (4288x3216), 10M (1:1, 3216x3216), 10M (16:9, 4224x2376), 7M (3072x2304), 5M (16:9, 3072x1728), 5M (2592x1944), 4M (16:9, 2592x1464), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (16:9, 1920x1080), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480) Movie: HD (1280x720p30/15), VGA (640x480p30/15), QVGA (320x240p30/15) Quality levels: *** best, ** better, * good |
Lens | Type/construction: PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 9 groups (5 aspheric elements) Optical zoom: 5X Focal length (equiv.): 5-25mm (28-140mm) Digital zoom: 6.7X Combined zoom: 33.5X Intelligent zoom: Approx 7.0X at 7M to 33.5X at VGA Aperture: F3.5-5.5 |
Focus System | Type: TTL contrast detection autofocus, AF assist lamp, Macro Illuminating LEDs Focus modes: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus Manual focus: Yes Macro focus: Yes, Macro and Super Macro available Focus lock: Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way Focus range Normal: 1.64’ to infinity Macro: 0.33 to 1.97’ Super Macro: 0.03 (1cm) to 0.98’ (at mid-zoom, set automatically) |
Viewfinder | LCD screen: 2.7” widescreen TFT color LCD w anti-reflective coating on cover LCD resolution: 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes Viewfinder: n/a |
Flash | Type: Built-in series control auto flash Flash modes: Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye Effective range: 13’ (wide, auto ISO), 8.2’ (tele, auto ISO) |
Storage Media | Internal memory: 97MB |
Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI (Micro, Type-D) |
Power Supply | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92 |
Physical Specs | Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.5 x 2.3 x 1.1” Weight Without battery or removable memory: 5.0 oz (WG-1), 5.2 oz (WG-1 GPS) Loaded and ready: 5.3 oz (WG-1), 5.9 oz (WG-1 GPS) Construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate plastic w aluminum accents Operating temperature: 14-104°F (coldproof) Weather Resistant: Yes, JIS Class 8 waterproof submersible to 33’, JIS Class 6 dustproof Shock Resistant: Yes, shockproof to 5 |
Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese |
Image Stabilization | Still: Pixel Track SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M) Movie: Movie SR |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto: 80-1600 auto range adjustable, Digital SR 80-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M) Manual: 80-6400 (iso 3200-6400 5M or 4M) |
White Balance | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Manual mode(s): Yes |
Shutter | Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed: 1/1500 to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode) |
Capture Modes | Mode selection: Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight), Program, Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide (5M), Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M), Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960), Green, Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button) Green simplified mode available: Yes Face detection available: Yes (up to 32 faces), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pet Recognition (1 face detect, 3 faces pre-registered) P/A/S/M/B: P Date stamp: Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode) Digital filters (capture): Image Tone (Bright, Natural, Monochrome) Dynamic Range Adjustment: Yes (highlight and shadow correction) |
Drive Modes | Mode selection: One Shot, Self Timer, Continuous, Burst (5M or 4M), Remote Control, Interval, Auto Bracket Continuous FPS: Approx 0.68 FPS, Burst TBD FPS for TBD frames (5M or 4M), TBD FPS for TBD frames at ISO 3200-6400 (5M or 4M) Self-timer: Yes (10s, 2s) Remote control: Yes (infrared, optional) |
Playback Modes | Mode selection: One Shot, Index (6 or 12 thumbnails), Magnification, Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar Mode pallet: Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter, Original Frame (5M or 4M), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image & Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen, Faze Zooming Magnification: Up to 10X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Color Extract, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fisheye, Brightness, Miniature Movie edit: Save as Still Image, Movie Divide |
File Formats | Still: JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG) Sound: WAV (PCM), monaural |
Computer Requirements | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP(SP3), Vista, 7, USB port Mac: MacOS 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, USB port |
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