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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 7.2 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 140 |
Focus adjustment | Manual |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Autofocus | Spot Auto Focus |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5.4 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 6.24 oz |
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Width | 4.82 in |
Height | 2.42 in |
Depth | 1.16 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 260 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
On/off switch | yes |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | yes |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Frame | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 125 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 4 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Screen dots | 460000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback | Movie |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Waterproof up to | 12 |
Freezeproof up to | 14.0 °F |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Internal storage | 88.2 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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micro-HDMI, Type-D | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
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
The Pentax WG-2 GPS is waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof
The toughest of the tough-cams is soft on image quality.
Pentax Optio WG-2
Review posted 06/13/2012Quick TakePros Tough built, will survive anything within set parameters Easy to handle and operate in any situation
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.
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.”
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.
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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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