Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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Reviewed: Aug 2011
User reviews (2)
3.75
14.0 megapixels | 2.7" screen | 28 – 140 mm (5×)

Pentax WG-1 GPS rugged compact is designed to be crushproof against pressures of up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds), dustproof, waterproof up to 10 meters (33 ft), coldproof down to -10°C (14°F) and shock-resistant for drops of up to 1.5 meters (5 ft). The GPS-enabled camera's Digital Microscope mode offers five macro LEDs for macro lighting plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture. Features-wise the 14MP it incorporates a 28-140mm equiv. zoom lens, 2.7" LCD and 720p HD video recording. GPS functionality allows for positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications.

Review summary

Summary The Pentax WG-1 GPS has a competitive feature set for the 'rugged' compact camera class, including a few bells and whistles like its intervalometer. Image quality and performance is also competitive, but the WG-1 GPS fails to deliver in low light and its video is relatively poor. Overall it is good value, but is bested in quality and features by a few competitors at similar price points.
Good for All-purpose go anywhere photography in good lighting.
Not so good for Low light still photography and video in any lighting.

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