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Pentax WG-3 GPS 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!
The Pentax WG-3 GPS Green Compact Camera features a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor and new generation Imaging Engine. This, coupled with the new-generation imaging engine, delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 with low-noise characteristics and super-high resolution imaging with no compromise in image quality, color accuracy, and noise performance in any lighting condition, underwater and in the field. The Pentax Compact Weather-Proof Digital Camera is crushproof, dustproof, shockproof, and coldproof, making picture-taking superior to the weather. Pentax intensified 'tough' with the 15th generation of the ruggedized compact camera as it builds on proven PENTAX experience to bring you the best adventure-proof camera yet. Capture outstanding images in any element with its brighter 4X optical zoom and new Shake Reduction system. Enjoy built-in digital pressure, altitude and depth gauges, a compass and wireless charging in the upgraded GPS model. Dive deeper, climb higher, explore longer, and capture even more of your journey with the PENTAX WG-3 GPS Camera; your adventure is now.![]()
| 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) | |
| Quality levels: | Still | |
| Lens | ||
| Type/construction: | PENTAX zoom lens, 9 elements, 7 groups (4 aspheric elements), protective cover w SP coating | |
| Optical zoom: | 4X | |
| Focal length (equiv.): | 4.5-18mm (25-100mm) | |
| Digital zoom: | 7.2X | |
| Combined zoom: | 28.8X | |
| Intelligent zoom: | Approx. 6X at 7M to 28.8X at VGA | |
| Aperture: | F2-4.9 | |
| Focus System | ||
| Type: | TTL contrast detection autofocus, AF assist lamp, Macro Illuminating LEDs | |
| Focus modes: | 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1CM Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus | |
| Manual focus: | Yes | |
| Macro focus: | Yes, Macro and 1CM Macro available | |
| Focus lock: | Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way | |
| Focus range: | ||
| Normal: | 1.31' to infinity | |
| Macro: | 0.33' to 1.64' | |
| Super Macro: | 0.03 (1cm) to 0.98' (at mid-zoom, set automatically) | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD screen: | 3" widescreen TFT color LCD w anti-reflective coating on cover | |
| LCD resolution: | HVGA 460,000 dots | |
| Wide angle viewable: | Yes (approx. 170° horizontal/vertical) | |
| Flash | ||
| Type: | Built-in series control auto flash | |
| Flash modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | |
| Effective range: | 34' (wide, auto ISO), 14' (tele, auto ISO) | |
| Storage Media | ||
| Internal memory: | 70 MB | |
| Removable memory: | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Interfaces | ||
| Ports: | USB 2.0 hi-speed, USB / 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. 240 | |
| Playback time: | Approx. 200 min | |
| Movie recording time: | Approx. 65 min | |
| Audio recording time: | Approx. 270 min | |
| AC adapter available: | Yes (optional) | |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3" | |
| Weight: | ||
| Without battery or removable memory: | 7.4 oz | |
| Loaded and ready: | 8.1 oz | |
| Construction material(s): | Reinforced polycarbonate plastic w aluminum accents | |
| Operating temperature: | 14-104°F (coldproof) | |
| Ruggedized features: | Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (-10°C), Dustproof (JIS 6) | |
| Language Support | ||
| Language Support: | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Still: | Sensor-Shift-Type (SR | |
| High-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital 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, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: | Daylight Color, N | |
| Shutter | ||
| Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: | Daylight Color, N | |
| Capture Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | Auto Picture, Program, HDR, 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), Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600) | |
| 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 Tone: | 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Electronic level: | Yes | |
| Drive Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | One Shot, Self-Timer (10s, 2s), Continuous, Burst Shooting, Remote Control (3s, 0s), Auto Bracketing | |
| Continuous FPS: | TBD, Burst 10 FPS for up to 30 frames (5M or 4M) | |
| Multi-exposure: | n/a | |
| Interval: | Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback) | |
| HDR: | Yes. Capture Mode (3 captured images combined to create single image with wide dynamic range) or as a Playback filter (single image processed to have HDR "look") | |
| Playback Modes | ||
| Mode selection: | One Shot, Index (6 or 12 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 10X, scrollable), Movie Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar | |
| Mode pallet: | Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter(B&W/Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Digital filters (playback) | |
| Movie edit: | Save as Still Image, Movie Divide, Title Picture | |
| File Formats | ||
| Still: | JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III | |
| Movie (compression): | MP4 (AVC h.264) | |
| Sound: | WAV (PCM), 32KHz, 16bit stereo, High Speed Movie】8KHz, 16bit, stereo | |
| Computer Requirements | ||
| For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.: | ||
| WINDOWS: | Windows XP(SP3), Vista, 7, 8, USB port | |
| Mac: | MacOS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 USB port | |
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