Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange)
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Tough and smart? Yes, the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera is quite the catch. With numerous design features to keep it protected against the elements and then some, this Optio is no sapling. Add to that the GPS functionality, and this WG-1 GPS cam not only protects itself, but it also knows where it is, at all times. GPS is great for geo-tagging your photos - for archiving or sharing online. And the waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, coldproof, and dustproof capabilities ensure that it'll be around long after you drop it at the beach.
Now, when it comes to the actual images, the WG-1 GPS won't disappoint. This point-and-shoot captures 14Mp photos and 720/30p HD video. Helping the camera do its duty would be a Pentax Zoom lens, 5x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, a 1/2.3" CCD, and a nicely sized 2.7" LCD. Another useful feature includes an HDMI connection for direct transfer of video to your HDTV. In addition, the camera also boasts a Digital Microscope mode for capturing macro images.
- 12th Generation
- PENTAX's 12th rugged generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment
- Waterproof
- Waterproof to 33 feet is perfect for use when submerged
- Shockproof
- Shockproof, ruggedized design protects from drops up to 5 feet
- Crushproof
- Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 100 KGF (kilogram-force)
- Coldproof
- Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14°F)
- Dustproof
- Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments
- 14Mp
- 14Mp sensor offers plenty of image detail
- Wide Angle 5x Internal Optical Zoom Lens
- Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) provides flexible capture of subjects near or far
- 2.7" LCD Screen
- Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.
- Digital Microscope Mode
- Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 5 macro LEDs for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting
- HDMI Port
- An HDMI port plays back beautiful, high def images and video on HDTVs
- 720p HD Video
- Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second
- Digital Shake Reduction
- Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images
- GPS Functionality
- GPS functionality allows for positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications
- Specifications
- Lens: Pentax zoom lens; 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); Power source: Rechargeable li-ion battery D-LI92, Recordable images: approximately 260 playback time: approximately 280 min Movie recording time: approximately 120 min Audio recording time: approximately 350 min AC adapter available: Yes (optional); Weight without battery or removable memory: 5.0 oz (WG-1); Construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate plastic with aluminum accents; 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; ISO 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); Shutter speed: 1/5000 to 1/4 seconds (up to 4 seconds in Night Scene mode); 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)
- 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 (1280 x 960), 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)
- 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
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 14 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 14.48 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MJPEG Audio: WAV |
| Max Resolution | 14MP: 4288 x 3216 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3216 x 3216 @ 1:1 10MP: 4224 x 2376 @ 16:9 7MP: 3072 x 2304 5MP: 3072 x 1728 @ 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
11 elements in 9 groups 5 Aspheric EFL: 28-140 mm (35mm equivalent: 5-25 mm) Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 5.5 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 5x Digital: 6.7x Intelligent Zoom: 33.5x 1 Please Note:Intelligent zoom: approximately 7.0x at 7M to 33.5x at VGA Aperture: F3.5-5.5 close |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-6400 |
| Shutter |
Type: Electronic Speed: 1/5000 - 1/4 second |
| Exposure Metering | None |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 97MB |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 2.7" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 AV Output HDMI A (Full Size) |
| Software Requirements | Windows: XP (SP3), Vista, 7 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 14 to 104 °F (-10 to 40 °C) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | D-LI92 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.5 x 2.3 x 1.1" / 11.43 x 5.84 x 2.79 cm |
| Weight | 5.9 oz / 0.17 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Good image quality (4)
- Compact (3)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (3)
- Image stabilization (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/action (4)
- Travel (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange):
I bought this camera specially for taking pictures during kayak fishing. When you catch a fish from a kayak, for sure your hands are wet, dirty and many things can happen.
The camera is perfect for the situation, is fast to turn on, focus and shoot, in the correct mode scene.
Taking videos is also fine, but not so stable in max tele zooming.
When you activate the GPS option and the mark positioning every minute, even if the camera is turn off, it keeps tracking satellites. So a KML file is generated and could be easily open with Googlemaps. The rowing route and fishing points are directly displays in the map. Really useful option if you want to come back again. The bad new is that battery life (in that mode)could last not more than 3//4 hours.
Wish an option to manually control speed and aperture in certain situations.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange):
I purchased this camera because I work in the Canadian Arctic and needed something robust that could still provide me with high quality pictures. After using it on one trip, I loaned it to my mother for a trip to Europe. I only gave her a short explanation of how to use the camera, and despite her lack of tech knowledge, she had no difficulty whatsoever and managed to take many great shots on her trip. Definitely a great purhase, in my eyes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange):
I have been using this camera exclusively to take time-lapse shots in a rugged environment, and for this purpose, it has performed extremely well. The interval shooting is easy to configure, and pretty efficient. I can get about 1200 photos on a full battery (with screen off) which seems pretty good to me. In bright light, the photos may appear a little washed out, but overall I am quite happy with the picture quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- Battery charger
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange):
Easy to use good pictures cant charge battery in camera
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Digital Camera (Orange):
Everything that has been said about this camera on other reviews is true. I'll focus on other characteristics that I noticed.
The green button is customizable, which helps a lot. There is a ton of features regarding pictures modes, some pretty usefull. Knowing your way around those features and the menu takes a while, but it pays off.
The gps works great, but it drains the battery too quickly, because the camera stays on when GPS option is enabled, even when you turn it of. It took my a while to figure this, but once you remember to turn off the GPS option when not using it, the battery life is ok.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- I-USB7 USB Interface Cable
- I-AVC7 A/V Cable
- K-BC92U Battery Charger Kit for Pentax X70
- D-LI92 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Pentax X70 Digital Camera
- O-ST104 Carabiner Strap
- Carabiner Strap O-ST118
- Macro Stand O-MS1
- Software CD-ROM S-SW117
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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