Pentax Optio WG2 and Optio WG2-GPS Cameras Released

Pentax have released a new waterproof, dustproof** and shock-resistant camera - the Pentax Optio WG2 and there's also a version of the camera which has built-in GPS (WG2-GPS).

The 16 megapixel cameras feature a high-performance 5X optical zoom lens, new wide, high-resolution LCD monitor,  high-resolution Full HD movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels), can shoot underwater at a depth of up to 12 metres and can withstand a drop of 1.5 metres*. Both models can also withstand cold to  -10°C*** and a weight up to 100kgf****. 

The Optio WG2-GPS comes equipped with an upgraded GPS module. Not only does it shorten the time lag before the start of GPS operation, but it also greatly extends the operating life of the function. This automatically creates log data and stores it as a KML-format file onto an SD memory card.

Pentax Optio WG2 key features:

• Waterproof to 12m
• Shockproof to 1.5m
• Coldproof to -10°C
• Crushproof to 100kg
• 16 megapixel sensor
• 5x wide-angle optical zoom
• Full HD video recording
• Geo-tagging function (WG2-GPS version only)

The Optio WG2 and WG2-GPS will be available from March 2012 at RRPS of £299.99 and £349.99 respectively.

* Measured under Pentax-original testing standards (from a height of 1.5 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to the Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F, to show the stable operations.
** Measured under Pentax-original testing standards, equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6.
*** Measured under Pentax-original testing standards, with which the camera is proven to withstand temperatures as low as -10°C to show the stable operations.
**** Measured under Pentax-original testing standards, in which the camera is put under a pressure of up to 100 kgf, or kilogram-force to show the stable operations.

Pentax Optio WG2-GPS Specifications

Manufacturer	Pentax
Lens
	Max Aperture	No Data
	35mm equivalent	28mm - 140mm
	Optical Zoom	5x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	3456
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
	Sensor Size (width)	No Data
	Sensor Size (height)	No Data
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460,000 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	1cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	1/4sec
	Exp modes	Program Scene modes A
	Metering	Centre-weighted Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	125 - 6400
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-2
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	No Data
Video
	Movie mode	No Data
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA
	Video FPS	30
	Stereo Sound	No Data
	Optical Zoom with Video	No Data
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Rechargeable D-LI92 Lithium-Ion battery
	CIPA Rating	260
Box Contents
	Box Contents	USB cable, AC cable, Li-ion battery, Battery charger, Carabiner strap, Strap, Macro stand and Software
Dimensions
	Weight	198g
	Width	122.5mm
	Height	61.5mm
	Depth	29.5mm

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Pentax Optio WG2 Specifications

Manufacturer	Pentax
Lens
	Max Aperture	No Data
	35mm equivalent	28mm - 140mm
	Optical Zoom	5x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	3456
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
	Sensor Size (width)	No Data
	Sensor Size (height)	No Data
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460,000 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	1cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	1/4sec
	Exp modes	Program Scene modes A
	Metering	Centre-weighted Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	125 - 6400
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-2
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	No Data
Video
	Movie mode	No Data
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA
	Video FPS	30
	Stereo Sound	No Data
	Optical Zoom with Video	No Data
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Rechargeable D-LI92 Lithium-Ion battery
	CIPA Rating	260
Box Contents
	Box Contents	USB cable, AC cable, Li-ion battery, Battery charger, Carabiner strap, Strap, Macro stand and Software
Dimensions
	Weight	194g
	Width	122.5mm
	Height	61.5mm
	Depth	29.5mm

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