Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Digital Camera
Digital Camera Description
The Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS is a Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 16 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 125-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 125-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 16 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 19" x 14" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/4000 to 4s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/4000, fast action can easily be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography.
The Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS features a 9-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame. Manual Focus is also available.
The Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS is waterproof to a 12 meter depth. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. There is no viewfinder on the Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
Brand | Pentax | Model | Optio WG-2 GPS |
---|---|---|---|
Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
Sensitivity | ISO 125 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/4000 - 4s |
Lens | 28 - 140mm F/3.5 - 5.5 | Mininum Focus | 1cm (w) / 30cm (t) |
Zoom | Internal | Manual Focus | Electronic |
Filter Diameter | Focus System | 9-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C | |
Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 46K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | Auto | Scene Modes | 20Night Scene, Handheld Night, Underwater, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf&Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite, Report |
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
White Balance | Auto, Presets | White Balance Tuning | |
Continuous Drive | 1 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *10 FPS @ 5 MP for 30 frames. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
Protection | Waterproof to 12m Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
Built-In Flash | Yes6 Macro LEDs., 5.5 - 3.3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
Video Format | WiFi | No | |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory | GPS | Position |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 260 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
Introduced | 2012-02-07, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Shockproof *Waterproof to 12m, Crushproof to 100kg, Freezeproof to -10C, Shockproof to 1.5m, Dustproof |
Size | 122 x 61 x 30mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 198g |
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Pentax WG-2 GPS Highlights
Sensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
16 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 125-6400 |
5X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/4000-4s |
Waterproof to 12m | Spot-Metering |
Weatherproof down to -10C | Lithium-Ion Battery |
1 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory |
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
3" LCD 46K Pixels |
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