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Pentax WG-3
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    16 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

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 GPS)

Yes

Weak points

Width

125 in

White balance presets

4

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

4 x

Range

3.4 m

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Technical specifications

The Pentax WG-3 has several versions, you will find the features of the Pentax WG-3 version then on the (GPS) alternative version, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2013
Street price (US) 299.95 $
Released (FR) March 2013
Street price (EUR) 299 €
Colors
Black
Orange
Sensor
Effective pixels 16 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 4 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 25-100 mm
Maximum aperture F2.0 - F4.9
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
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof Yes
Deep under water 14 m
Environmentally sealed Yes
Type Water
Dust
Shockproof
Freezeproof
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 925 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 240
Size and weight
64.5 in
32 in
125 in
229 oz
Pentax WG-3
Height 64.5 in
Width 125 in
Deep 32 in
Weight 229 oz
Image
Max resolution 4608x3456 pixels
Ratio 1:1
4:3
16:9
ISO min 125
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 4
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus No
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
Range 3.4 m
External flash No
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
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
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No
General
Street price (US) 349.95 $
Street price (EUR) 349 €
Other features
GPS Yes
Type Integrated
Size and weight
Weight 239 oz



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