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Pentax Optio WG-2

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Pros

  • sharp
  • well-exposed and had good color
  • It felt light and well-balanced

Cons

  • compact flash card)
  • images are just a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • looks are unconventional and the shutter release is a little dull

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4288, 3216 px
  • 3.5
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio WG-2 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio WG-2

Pros

  • sharp
  • well-exposed and had good color
  • It felt light and well-balanced
  • good color overall
  • producing pleasing images in daylight
  • look
  • feel and overall quality
  • good
  • pleasing colors
  • WG-2 produces nice underwater shots with very good color rendition Video
  • stylish design

Cons

  • compact flash card)
  • images are just a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • looks are unconventional and the shutter release is a little dull
  • fingerless variety the buttons are still a little too small for comfortable and precise usage
  • No optical or sensor-shift image stabilization
  • Difficult to view LCD screen underwater
  • Cycle Time: Cycle time is a bit slow
  • No high-speed full-resolution burst mode
  • prints are a little disappointing
  • missing out
  • there are large black areas either side of the display

Pentax Optio WG-2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4288 x 3216 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio WG-2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4288 x 3216 px
Other resolutions
  • 4288x3216
  • 4224x2376
  • 3216x3216
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1464
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom7.2 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentManual
Contrast adjustmentyes
AutofocusSpot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.4
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.24 oz
Width4.82 in
Height2.42 in
Depth1.16 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)260
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackMovie
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Orange
  • Red
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Waterproof up to12
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage88.2 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
micro-HDMI, Type-Dyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes

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Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.3
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Published: 24.05.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2
3.5

The quirky design brings both pros and cons to this tough camera. The biggest downside is speed of capture however, which means you might just miss

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Published: 22.06.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 review
3.0

The Pentax WG-2 GPS is waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof

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Published: 15.06.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 Digital Camera Review

The toughest of the tough-cams is soft on image quality.

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Published: 01.05.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 review: Pentax Optio WG-2
3.5

Pentax Optio WG-2

Pentax Optio WG-2 PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS Review - Steve's Digicams
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PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 06/13/2012Quick TakePros Tough built, will survive anything within set parameters Easy to handle and operate in any situation

Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax WG-2 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.02.2012
Pentax WG-2 Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Pentax WG-2 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 lens. Read our WG-2 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Camera Review
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Published: 06.12.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Camera Review

The Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS is a rugged camera that is waterproof (maximum depth: approx. 40 feet) and shockproof. The camera offers a 16MP sensor and a 5x zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle and 140mm tele settings (35mm film equivalent). It is the follower of the WG-1 and shows some improvements in image resolution and configuration. Its unique body design is indicative of the “tough camera” class and is designed for use by photographers who want to dive or use this camera for downhill mountain biking or other “adrenaline sports.”  

Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax Optio WG-2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 07.03.2013
Pentax Optio WG-2 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Pentax Optio WG-2 is a shock, freeze, dust and water proof compact camera. The Pentax WG2 offers 16 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD, a 5x zoom lens, Full HD movie recording and built-in GPS tracking. Available for £279.99 / $349.95, read our in-depth Pentax Optio WG-2 review now.

Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax WG-2 Review
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Published: 07.02.2012
Pentax WG-2 Review
3.5

Pentax WG-2 review, find out how the WG-2 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Introduction & Video Review: In-depth review of the Pentax Optio WG2 GPS waterproof digital camera. The WG-2 features upgraded specifications and shoots HD video at 60fs!

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Published: 14.08.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 review
3.0

Pentax Optio WG-2 Review : Pentax Optio WG-2
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Review : Pentax Optio WG-2

These days%C2%92 people do not want to put their camera away when it rains and here a unit that goes one stage further with special modes for use under water. However it still takes decent images and movies in more normal conditions.

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Published: 14.06.2012
Pentax Optio WG-2 Review

The Optio WG-2 is Pentax's latest “adventure-proof” camera.