Pentax Optio WG-2
Type
Compact
Effective pixels
16 MP
Size
1/2.3"
Red version
Orange version
Black version
Screen
Left side
Right side
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Digital zoom
6.7 x
Normal focus range (wide angle)
50 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle)
1 cm
Display size
3 in
Timelapse
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Environmentally sealed
Yes
Eye-Fi compatible
Yes
GPS (Version WG-2 GPS)
Yes
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The Pentax Optio WG-2 has several versions, you will find the features of the WG-2 version then on the (WG-2 GPS) alternative version, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.
| General | |||
| Type | Compact | ||
| Available | Yes | ||
| Release date (US) | March 2012 | ||
| Street price (US) | 349.95 $ | ||
| Released (FR) | March 2012 | ||
| Street price (EUR) | 299 € | ||
| Colors | Grey Black Orange Red |
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| Sensor | |||
| Effective pixels | 16 MP | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | ||
| Size | 1/2.3" | ||
| Area | 6.17x4.55 mm | ||
| Optics | |||
| Integrated lens | Yes | ||
| Optical zoom | 5 x | ||
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28-140 mm | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.5 - F5.5 | ||
| Interchangeable lens | No | ||
| Digital zoom | 6.7 x | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 s | ||
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 s | ||
| Display | |||
| Viewfinder | No | ||
| LiveView | Yes | ||
| Display size | 3 in | ||
| Display resolution | 460000 px | ||
| Touchscreen | No | ||
| Flip-out screen | No | ||
| Second display | No | ||
| Camera features | |||
| Metering modes | Center-weighted Multi Spot |
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| Self timer | Yes | ||
| Type | 2 seconds 10 seconds |
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| Scene modes | Yes | ||
| Other features | |||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | ||
| Proximity sensor | No | ||
| GPS | No | ||
| Timelapse | Yes | ||
| 3D | No | ||
| Projector | No | ||
| Waterproof | Yes | ||
| Deep under water | 12 m | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | ||
| Type | Water Dust Shockproof Freezeproof |
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| Power | |||
| Standard | No | ||
| Rechargeable | Yes | ||
| Type | Lithium-ion | ||
| Capacity | 925 mAh | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 260 | ||
| Size and weight | |||
61 in
30 in
122 in
192 oz
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| Height | 61 in | ||
| Width | 122 in | ||
| Deep | 30 in | ||
| Weight | 192 oz | ||
| Image | |||
| Max resolution | 4288x3216 pixels | ||
| Ratio | 1:1 4:3 16:9 |
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| ISO min | 125 | ||
| ISO max | 6400 | ||
| White balance presets | 5 | ||
| Custom white balance | Yes | ||
| Image stabilization | Yes | ||
| Stabilization type | Digital | ||
| Uncompressed format | No | ||
| Focus | |||
| Autofocus | Contrast detection | ||
| Manual focus | Yes | ||
| Normal focus range (wide angle) | 50 cm | ||
| Macro focus range (wide angle) | 1 cm | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | ||
| Flash | |||
| Internal Flash | Yes | ||
| Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Reduction Soft |
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| Range | 5.4 m | ||
| External flash | No | ||
| Video | |||
| Format | H.264 MPEG4 |
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| Sound | Mono | ||
| Maximum resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | ||
| Maximum framerate at max resolution | 30 fps | ||
| High speed movie | No | ||
| Connectivity | |||
| USB | Yes | ||
| USB version | 2.0 | ||
| HDMI | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | ||
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | ||
| DLNA | No | ||
| Memory card support | Yes | ||
| Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
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| Dual slot | No | ||
| Eye-Fi compatible | Yes | ||
| Remote control | Yes | ||
| Audio | No | ||
| NFC | No | ||
| General | |||
| Street price (US) | 399 $ | ||
| Street price (EUR) | 349 € | ||
| Other features | |||
| GPS | Yes | ||
| Type | Integrated | ||
Information from the technical sheet of the Pentax Optio WG-2 are only indicative, if you notice an error, please inform us with the icon displayed on the right of each specifications.
Language: En | Time: 21 m 18 | Type: Review | By: moman1234566
Video review of Pentax camera, the Optio WG-2 with an overview of the device and functionalities
Video review of Pentax camera, the Optio WG-2 with an overview of the device and functionalities
En | 21 m 18 | Review
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Testing the video mode underwater (1080p)
Fr | 2 m 22 | Sample