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Pentax Optio WG-2 Compact Camera Kit has been discontinued by Pentax and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Camp & Hike, Electronics & Power, Cameras and Accessories, Action Cameras yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!
PENTAX pushes the PENTAX WG adventure camera series to the edge for the 13th time with the PENTAX Optio WG-2 Digital Compact Camera. The Pentax WG2 Digital Camera is a waterproof digital camera that is adventure proof, and perfect for almost any environment from hot to cold, dry to wet, in rain, snow, surf, sand, or dust. The Digital Microscope mode uses 6 macro LEDs and detachable macro focus ring for perfect focus and smooth, even lighting around the smallest of subjects as close as 1 cm from the front of the camera. With a wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent), this adventure camera provides flexible capture of subjects near or far without sacrificing any bit of the camera's rugged design. Capture perfect portraits with fast Face Detection technology, including Smile Capture and Blink Detection functions, as well as exposure modes specifically designed for portrait photography. The Pentax WG 2 Waterproof Camera will enable you to take stunning pictures and keep your love for photography alive.![]()
| Type: | Compact Digital Camera | |
| Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Backlit CMOS w primary color filter | |
| Size: | 1/2.3" | |
| Effective pixels: | 16 | |
| Total pixels: | 16.79 | |
| Recorded resolutions: | ||
| Still: | 16M (4608x3456), 12M (1 | |
| Movie: | HD (1920x1080p30, 1280x720p60/30), VGA (640x480p30) | |
| Quality levels: | Still | |
| Lens | ||
| Type/construction: | PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 9 groups (5 aspheric elements), protective cover w SP coating | |
| Optical zoom: | 5X | |
| Focal length (equiv.): | 5-25mm (28-140mm) | |
| Digital zoom: | 7.2X | |
| Combined zoom: | 36X | |
| Intelligent zoom: | Approx 7.5X at 7M to 36X at VGA | |
| Aperture: | F3.5-5.5 | |
| Focus System | ||
| Type: | TTL contrast detection autofocus, AF assist lamp, Macro Illuminating LEDs | |
| Focus modes: | 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus | |
| Manual focus: | Yes | |
| Macro focus: | Yes, Macro and Super Macro available | |
| Focus lock: | Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way | |
| Focus range: | ||
| Normal: | 1.64' to infinity | |
| Macro: | 0.33 to 1.97' | |
| Super Macro: | 0.03 (1cm) to 0.98' (at mid-zoom, set automatically) | |
| ViewFinder | ||
| Wide angle viewable: | Yes (approx 170° horizontal/vertical) | |
| Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD screen: | 3" widescreen TFT color LCD w anti-reflective coating on cover | |
| LCD resolution: | HVGA 460,000 dots | |
| Flash | ||
| Type: | Built-in series control auto flash | |
| Flash modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | |
| Effective range: | 18' (wide, auto ISO), 11' (tele, auto ISO) | |
| Storage Media | ||
| Internal memory: | 88.2 MB | |
| Removable memory: | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Interfaces | ||
| Ports: | USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI (Micro, Type-D) | |
| Video out: | NTSC, PAL, HD (HDMI supports HD Auto, 1080i, 720p, 480p) | |
| Printer interfaces: | n/a | |
| Power Supply | ||
| Power source: | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92 | |
| Recordable images: | Approx 260 | |
| Playback time: | Approx 240 min | |
| Movie recording time: | Approx 70 min | |
| Audio recording time: | Approx 270 min | |
| AC adapter available: | Yes (optional) | |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2" | |
| Weight: | ||
| Without battery or removable memory: | 6.1 oz (non-GPS), 6.2 oz (GPS) | |
| Loaded and ready: | 6.8 oz (non-GPS), 7.0 oz (GPS) | |
| Construction material(s): | Reinforced polycarbonate plastic w aluminum accents | |
| Operating temperature: | 14-104°F (coldproof) | |
| Ruggedized features: | Waterproof (40'), Shockproof (5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (-10°C), Dustproof (JIS 6) | |
| Language Support | ||
| Language Support: | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Still: | Pixel Track SR, Digital SR | |
| Movie: | Movie SR | |
| Metering System | ||
| Type: | TTL | |
| Multi-segment: | Yes | |
| Center weighted: | Yes | |
| Spot: | Yes | |
| Exposure compensation: | +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps) | |
| ISO Sensitivity | ||
| Auto: | 125-6400 auto range adjustable | |
| Manual: | 125-6400 | |
| White Balance | ||
| Auto preset modes: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent | |
| Manual mode(s): | Yes | |
| Shutter | ||
| Type: | Programmed AE mechanical and electronic shutter mechanism | |
| Shutter speed: | 1/4000 to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode) | |
| Capture Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600), Voice Recording (via reprogrammable Green button) | |
| Auto Picture modes: | 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 | |
| Custom Image modes: | Bright, Natural, Monochrome | |
| Green simplified mode available: | Yes (ISO 125-1600) | |
| Face detection available: | Yes (up to 32 faces), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Self Portrait Assist, Self Portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Pet Recognition (1 face detect, 3 faces pre-registered) | |
| PASMB: | P | |
| Date stamp: | Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode) | |
| Digital filters (capture): | n/a | |
| Dynamic Range Adjustment: | Yes (highlight and shadow correction) | |
| File/Folder customization: | Folder name (date, PENTX, custom), file name (IMGP, custom) | |
| Digital level: | n/a | |
| Drive Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | One Shot, Self Timer (10s, 2s), Continuous, Burst, Remote Control (3s, 0s), Auto Bracket | |
| Continuous FPS: | Approx 1.0 FPS, Burst 10 FPS for up to 30 frames (5M or 4M) | |
| Multi-exposure: | n/a | |
| Interval: | Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback) | |
| HDR: | Available as a playback filter | |
| Playback Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | One Shot, Index (6 or 12 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 10X, scrollable), Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar | |
| Mode pallet: | Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter, HDR Filter, Original Frame (5M or 4M), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image & Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen, Faze Zooming | |
| Digital filters (playback): | B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Color Extract, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fisheye, Brightness, Miniature | |
| Movie edit: | Save as Still Image, Movie Divide, Title Picture | |
| File Formats | ||
| Still: | JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, PIM III | |
| Movie (compression): | MP4 (AVC h.264) | |
| Sound: | WAV (PCM), monaural | |
| Computer Requirements | ||
| *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.: | ||
| Windows: | Windows XP(SP3), Vista, 7, USB port | |
| Mac: | MacOS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, USB port | |
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