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Pentax Ricoh WG-20 Digital Camera
14 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Low-Quality Video: 320x240 resolution or less.
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Spot Metering
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Waterproof - Submersible under water up to a certain depth.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Pentax Ricoh WG-20 is a Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 14 Megapixels CCD sensor offers an ISO 80-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 80-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 14 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 18" x 13" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/1500 to 4s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/1500, fast action cannot be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography.
The Pentax Ricoh WG-20 features a 9-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame. Manual Focus is also available.
The Pentax Ricoh WG-20 is waterproof to a 10 meter depth for a maximum of 120 minutes. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. There is no viewfinder on the Pentax Ricoh WG-20 and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | Ricoh WG-20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 14 Megapixels CCD | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1500 - 4s |
| Lens | 28 - 140mm F/3.5 - 5.5 | Mininum Focus | 1cm (w) / 10cm (t) |
| Zoom | Internal | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | 9-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 230K Pixels 2.7" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | Auto | Scene Modes | 18Night, Underwater, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide, Surf+Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Text, Food, Panorama, Report |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s | |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Waterproof to 10m up to 120min Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes5 LED illumination for microscope mode., 3.9 - 2.5m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | x @ FPS | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | WiFi | No | |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 260 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2014-02-05, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Shockproof *Waterproof to 10m for 2h, Dustproof, Shockproof to 1.5m drops, Freezeproof to -10C, Crushproof to 100kg |
| Size | 116 x 59 x 29mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 164g |
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Pentax WG-20 Highlights
Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 14 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 80-6400 |
| 5X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1500-4s |
| Waterproof to 10m for 120min | Custom white-balance |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Spot-Metering |
| x @ FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory |
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