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Pentax WG-10

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
The compact Pentax WG-3 is rugged, waterproof, and packs a fast lens. Its design is striking, but its images show quite a bit of noise at higher ISO settings.Read more
Pentax WG-10 is a 14.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3Read more
Pentax WG-10 review, find out how the WG-10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
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Pros

  • street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability
  • Macro performance is fantastic
  • Footage is sharp and colors are accurate

Cons

  • the camera does not remember to leave macro on after powering down
  • it could be connected to an external display
  • sluggish and not ideal in low light conditions

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4288, 3216 px
  • 5.5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Tracking, Single, Face Detection
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax WG-10 - Pros & Cons

Pentax WG-10

Pros

  • street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability
  • Macro performance is fantastic
  • Footage is sharp and colors are accurate
  • The Digital Microscope allows for very impressive macro shots
  • The menu system is well laid out and easy to use
  • rugged
  • waterproof
  • and packs a fast lens

Cons

  • the camera does not remember to leave macro on after powering down
  • it could be connected to an external display
  • sluggish and not ideal in low light conditions
  • the display screen offers no touch support
  • just integrated flash lacking external flash ability
  • RAW format is not saved which means that you have less margin for error
  • the choices are a rather dim f/5
  • it lacks the inductive charging and location-awareness features of the more expensive
  • costs barely half as much as those cameras
  • lacks mechanical stabilization
  • Pentax WG-10 have Image Stabilization

Pentax WG-10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 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 WG-10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4288 x 3216 px
Other resolutions
  • 4224x2376
  • 3216x3216
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1464
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom6.7 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.5
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Face Detection
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
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
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range1.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Soft
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.89 oz
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)260
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
White balance presets4
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Supported video file formats
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264
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Design
Body typeCompact
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage97.0 mB
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
micro-HDMI, Type-Dyes
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlyes

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Pentax WG-10 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Pentax WG-10 Pentax WG-3 Review
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Published: 22.04.2013
Pentax WG-3 Review
3.5

The compact Pentax WG-3 is rugged, waterproof, and packs a fast lens. Its design is striking, but its images show quite a bit of noise at higher ISO settings.

Pentax WG-10 Pentax WG-10 Review | Camera Decision
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Pentax WG-10 Review | Camera Decision

Pentax WG-10 is a 14.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3

Pentax WG-10 Pentax WG-10 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 29.01.2013
Pentax WG-10 Review

Pentax WG-10 review, find out how the WG-10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax WG-10 Pentax Optio WG-10 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio WG-10 Review - Steve's Digicams

Along with the announcement of of their top-of-the-line WG-3 FPS model, Pentax has also introduced an affordable lifeproof camera; the Optio WG-10. While not as glamorous as the WG-3 GPS, the 14-megapixel WG-10 still offers some tough features that are sure to please; especially if you are on a tighter

Pentax WG-10 Pentax Optio WG-10 review
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Pentax Optio WG-10 review

In het Pentax Optio WG-10 productdossier lees je alles over de Optio WG-10. Lees wat de Optio WG-10 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Pentax WG-10 Pentax Optio WG-3 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 30.07.2013
Pentax Optio WG-3 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Pentax Optio WG-3 is a new shock, freeze, dust, water and crush proof compact camera. The Pentax WG3 offers 16 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD, a 4x zoom lens, Full HD movie recording and built-in LED macro lights. Available for £279.99 / $299.95, read our in-depth Pentax Optio WG-3 review now...