Today, Pentax announced the new Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS rugged adventure series digital cameras. Available with and without GPS, the Optio WG-1 is waterproof to 33 feet, coldproof to as low as –10 degrees C (14 degrees F), shockproof to falls up to 5 feet, dustproof, and crushproof to withstand up to 220 pounds of force.
The Optio WG-1 also features 14-megapixels, a 28-140mm equivalent wide angle lens with 5x internal optical zoom, 720p HD video capture, Movie SR mode, HDMI port, a 2.7-inch wide angle LCD with anti-reflective coating, Pixel Track, High-Sensitivity SR mode, Digital Shake Reduction, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pet mode, Self-Portrait Assist mode, Enhanced Digital Microscope mode with a detachable macro stand, Eye-Fi wireless SD memory capability, Collage function, Ink Rubbing filter, and 12 digital filters, including a new Miniature filter.
The Pentax Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS will be available in April for $349.95 and $399.95, respectively. The Optio WG-1 will come in Black and Purple colors and the Optio WG-1 GPS in Black or Yellow Green colors.
Pentax Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS Digital Cameras Press Release >>
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