Product description

The Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS is a heavy-duty camera for the adventurous outdoor photographer!
Waterproof to 10 metres, shockproof from a drop of 1.5 metres, freeze-proof to -10 degrees and crush-resistant to 100kg, there's not a lot that can stop the WG-1. What's more, with its GPS geo-tagging function you'll always know where you took your photos, even if you didn't know where you were at the time!
In addition to its tough guy credentials the Optio WG-1 offers a 14 megapixel sensor for great quality detailed still photos and 720p HD movie recording, plus a 5x zoom lens providing focal lengths of 28-140mm (35mm camera equivalent) and a wealth of other convenient features that make picture taking simple.

Heavy-duty construction
The Optio WG-1 definitely stands for the ideal choice for those active photographers who shoot pictures in demanding outdoor conditions, thanks to its tough construction:

Waterproof to 10 meters
Shockproof to 1.5 meters
Coldproof to -10°C
Crushproof to 100kg

Digital Microscope mode
Combining a macro shooting capability from 1cm away with 5 LED Macro Light and an unique Macro Stand, the Optio WG-1's Digital Microscope mode delivers magnified sharp pictures of the microscopic world.

Geo-tagging function
The Optio WG-1 GPS features a sophisticated GPS function, which constantly record your position and your movements, in order to show your friends and family where pictures were taken, on such websites as Google Earth or Flickr.

High image quality
Combining 14 megapixels with a brand-new imaging process and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio WG-1 delivers brilliant, sharp and true-to-life pictures, even when enlarged to poster sizes.

5x wide-angle optical lens
Despite its compact dimensions, PENTAX Optio WG-1 features a 5x wide-angle optical zoom covering focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto (in 35mm format). From spectacular landscape to tightly framed snapshots taken from a distance, just catch every detail.

Extra-wide 2.7'' LCD screen
Optio WG-1 features a 16:9 2.7'' monitor which is treated with a special AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to cut the glare of external light and minimize annoying reflections, making it comfortable to check on-screen menus and to monitor recorded images.

HD proportioned movie recording
Capture beautiful, flawless movies at 16:9 HD TV proportions (1280x720 pixels), and easily display them on your TV thanks to the embedded micro-HDMI terminal.

Face Detection and Self-portrait Assist functions
Face Detection function instantly and accurately detects up to 32 faces -even the faces of dogs and cats- then catches them in sharp focus and optimum exposure, to let you make beautiful pictures. The very convenient Self-portrait Assist function use the blink of the LED lights to confirm whether your face is cantered in the picture.

Triple anti-shake protection to prevent different types of camera shake

Pixel Track SR
When recording still images, Optio WG-1's Pixel Track SR (Shake Reduction) effectively compensates for camera shake by processing affected images.

High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode
In low-lighting conditions, the Optio WG-1 automatically raises the sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, enabling the use a higher shutter speed, which minimizes the effects of camera or subject shake.

Movie SR
During movie recording, the Optio WG-1 prevents blurry images by effectively minimizing camera shake through the use of exclusive software.

Other features:

Karabiner strap included for hooking the camera to a backpack or other outdoor gear
Neoprene cases (available as optional accessories) to protect the camera body from scratches and grime
Collage function to compose a single picture from multiple images
Ink Rubbing filter to create a monochromatic, high-contrast image from a recorded image
Auto Picture mode to automatically select one of the 16 shooting modes for the optimum result
12 digital filters, including a new Miniature filter, to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images
Digital Wide function to compose an extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX (Windows version) and MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX (Macintosh version) image viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6)
Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards
External storage media is compatible with new SDXC memory card in addition to SD/SDHC memory card (not compatible with UHS speed class)