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The new and improved features on the PENTAX Optio WG-1 include:



* 14 megapixel sensor.

* Waterproof to 33 feet.

* Shockproof, ruggedized design to withstand falls up to 5 feet.

* New crushproof construction* to withstand weight force up to 220 pounds (100kg kilogram-force).

* Enhanced Digital Microscope mode that offers five macro LEDs for excellent macro lighting plus a detachable macro stand for steadier capture.

* Fast Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection for portraits including a handy new Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for facebooking and other social networking activities.

* Available with and without GPS, the WG-1 GPS functionality** tracks and records positional data recording with images for geo-tagging applications making it easy for users to check the shooting locations of captured images and link the data with PC-based maps.



Other important WG-1 features include:



* Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).

* Dustproof protection for dry, dusty environments.

* Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent).

* Large 2.7 inch LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating.

* Video capture in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second.

* Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images.

* An autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus, even in challenging lighting.

* An HDMI port to play back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs.

* Infrared remote control compatibility with the waterproof Remote Control WP, as well as other PENTAX infrared remotes.

* Designed with the look of mountaineering equipment, the new Optios includes a woven web fabric strap in complementary color accents complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear.

* Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity for built-in Wi-Fi capability to transfer photos and videos from the camera to a computer or an online sharing site (Eye-fi cards sold separately.)



Priced at $349.95 USD, Optio WG-1 will be available in a choice of Black or Purple, while the Optio WG-1 GPS will be priced at $399.95 USD and available in Black or Yellow Green. Both cameras will ship in April 2011.

Sensor



• 1/2.3" sensor

• 14 million effective pixels

• 14.48 million effective pixels

Image sizes •14M (4288x3216)

• 10M (1:1, 3216x3216)

• 10M (16:9, 4224x2376)

• 7M (3072x2304)

• 5M (16:9 3072x1728)

• 5M (2592x1944)

• 4M (16:9, 2592x1464)

• 3M (2048x1536)

• 2M (16:9, 1920x1080)

• 1024 (1024x768)

• VGA (640x480)

Movie mode • 1280 x 720

• 640 x 480

• 320 x 240

Image stabilization • Pixel Track SR

• Digital SR

• Movie SR

Lens • 5x zoom

• 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)

• 5-25mm (approx. 28 - 140mm in 35mm format)

Digital zoom approx. 6.7x

Focus modes • Multi (9-point)

• Spot

• Auto Tracking

• Infinity Landscape

• Super Macro

• Macro

• Manual

• Pan-Focus

AF assist lamp Yes

Scene modes



• Auto Picture

• Landscape

• Portrait

• Night Scene

• Night Scene Portrait

• Standard

• Flower

• Sport

• Candlelight

• Blue Sky

• Sunset

• Text

• Group Photo

• Pet

• Portrait x Blue Sky

• Portrait x Sunset

• Portrait x Backlight

• Program

• Night Scene

• Movie

• Underwater

• Underwater Movie

• Digital Microscope (2M)

• Landscape

• Flower

• Portrait

• Digital Wide (5M)

• Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M)

• Surf & Snow

• Kids

• Pet

• Sport

• Fireworks

• Candlelight

• Night Scene Portrait

• Text

• Food

• Digital Panorama (2M per frame)

• Frame Composite (3M or 2M)

• Report (1280x960)

• Green

• Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button)

Metering



• Multi-segment

• Center-Weighted

• Spot

Exposure compen.



• +/-2 EV

• 0.3 EV increments

Sensitivity



• Auto (80-1600)

• 80 - 6400

Shutter speed



• 1/1500- 1/4 sec.

• 4 sec in night scene mode

Aperture values F3.5 - F5.5

White balance • Auto

• Daylight

• Shade

• Tungsten light

• Fluorescent light

• Manual Setting

Drive modes



• One shot

• Self-timer

• Continuous Shooting

• High-Speed Continuous Shooting

LCD monitor • 2.7"

• approx 230K dots

Flash • Flash-on

• Flash-off

• Red-eye reduction

• Soft-Flash

Flash range • Wide: approx. 0.3 - 3.9m (ISO Auto)

• Tele: approx. 0.98 - 2.5m (ISO Auto)

GPS Yes No

Connectivity



• DC Input

• AV Output

• USB 2.0 High speed

• HDMI

Storage • Built-in Memory (approx. 97 MB)

• SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

Power • Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery

• Optional AC adapter kit is also available

Dimensions 114 × 58 × 28 mm (4.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 inches)

Weight (with battery) Approx. 157g (5.3oz)