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Pentax Optio WPi

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User ratings:
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4.0 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Pentax WPi review, find out how the WPi stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
Pentax Optio WPi 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
If you're looking for a camera that can withstand the elements then the second incarnation of Pentax's waterproof camera might be worth a look. The six megapixel WPi ('i' for improved maybe?) can withstand submersion to a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes (JIS class 8) and is also dust proof (class 5). It also offers a Recovery function for retrieving accidentally deleted images - as long as you don't overwrite the data or turn the camera off. Other features include a 2-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, in-camera movie editing and a 1cm macro mode. The Pentax Optio WPi is available this month and will be priced £269.99 (approx €394).Read more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • pleasing optical performance

Cons

  • going fishing or enjoying other outdoor events

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 2816, 2112 px
  • 4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio WPi - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2816 x 2112 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Pentax Optio WPi - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2816 x 2112 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture4
Focal length equiv38 - 114
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Soft
External flashno
Self-timeryes
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage10.5 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 160
  • 320
  • 400
  • 800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum400
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMOV
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight4.76 oz
Width4.02 in
Height0.87 in
Depth2.01 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Pentax Optio WPi Pentax - Editorial Reviews (4)

5.0
Based on 4 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Pentax Optio WPi Pentax WPi Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 31.08.2005
Pentax WPi Review

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

Pentax Optio WPi Pentax Optio WPi 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 07.11.2009
Pentax Optio WPi 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com
5.0

Pentax Optio WPi 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com

Pentax Optio WPi Pentax Optio WPi
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DPReview
Published: 31.08.2005
Pentax Optio WPi

If you're looking for a camera that can withstand the elements then the second incarnation of Pentax's waterproof camera might be worth a look. The six megapixel WPi ('i' for improved maybe?) can withstand submersion to a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes (JIS class 8) and is also dust proof (class 5). It also offers a Recovery function for retrieving accidentally deleted images - as long as you don't overwrite the data or turn the camera off. Other features include a 2-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, in-camera movie editing and a 1cm macro mode. The Pentax Optio WPi is available this month and will be priced £269.99 (approx €394).

Pentax Optio WPi Pentax Optio WPi Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio WPi Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion The Pentax Optio WPi is the big brother to the Optio WP we reviewed last year, and incorporates many of the features like the water resistant JIS Class 8 waterproof rating, 3x optical zoom lens and 2.0-inch LCD, but with increased resolution at 6-megapixel. This is a versatile