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Pentax WG-5 GPS Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
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.
Built-In GPS
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 WG-5 GPS is a Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 16 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 125-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 125-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 16 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 19" x 14" at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Pentax WG-5 GPS to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/2000 to 4s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/2000, fast action can easily be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography.
The Pentax WG-5 GPS 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 WG-5 GPS is waterproof to a 14 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 WG-5 GPS and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | WG-5 GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 125 - 6400 | Shutter-Speed | 1/2000 - 4s |
| Lens | 25 - 100mm F/2 - 4.9 | Mininum Focus | 1cm (w) / 40cm (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 | 460K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, S | Scene Modes | 13Handheld Night, Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf+Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Portrait, Food, 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 | 1.5 FPS, 12 JPEG *14 FPS @ 5 MP, Max 30 frames. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, Remote 3s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Waterproof to 14m up to 120min Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
| Digital Level | 1 Axis | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 10.4 - 4.2m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | MPEG-4 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory | GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 240 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2015-02-09, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Shockproof *Waterproof to 14m depth, Shockproof to 2.2m drops, Freezeproof to -10C, Crushproof to 100kg |
| Size | 125 x 65 x 32mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 236g |
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Pentax WG-5 GPS Highlights
Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 16 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 125-6400 |
| 4X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/2000-4s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
| 1 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
| Waterproof to 14m for 120min | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory |
| 1.5 FPS Drive, 12 Images | |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
| 3" LCD 460K Pixels |
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