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Pentax WG-1000
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Pentax · Compact · 1/2.3”

Pentax WG-1000

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KEY FACTS
BrandPentax
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Camera weight220 g
Camera typeCompact
What We Like
+Durable rugged design - waterproof to 15m, dustproof, shockproof from 2m drops
+Compact and lightweight at 220g with all-weather capability for adventure photography
+Vivid color reproduction and excellent outdoor/natural lighting performance
+Impressive optical zoom range (27-108mm equivalent) in compact sealed body
+Up to 300 shots per charge and variety of capture modes including underwater mode
+Affordable entry-level price point under $200 for a rugged compact
Worth Knowing
−Low resolution 2.7-inch LCD screen (230K dots) with no touchscreen or viewfinder
−Screen visibility and composition challenging in bright sunlight conditions
−No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
−Video lacks electronic stabilization and max 1080p with limited stabilization

General

Brand
Pentax
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight
220 g
Camera type
Compact
Read our notes on general
The Pentax WG-1000 features a 16.35-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and an all-weather body waterproof to 15 meters for up to one hour, dustproof, and shockproof against 2-meter drops. While the shots aren't the sharpest, there is no compromise on color and vibrancy. Users can get up to 300 shots from a single charge with a variety of shooting modes covering most situations. It's great for the beach with a fully waterproof and dustproof build, but it's a little basic with limited connectivity—no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Sensor

Type
Back-illuminated CMOS
Megapixels
16.35 effective

Lens

Focal Length
4.9-19.6mm (27-108mm equivalent)
Optical Zoom
4x
Digital Zoom
6x (24x combined)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.0-6.6

Autofocus

System
Contrast-Detect
AF Points
25

Shutter

Speed Range
4 seconds - 1/2000 seconds

ISO

Range
100-3200

Video

Full HD
1920 x 1080 at 30fps
High Speed
640 x 480 at 120fps

Display

Size
2.7 inches
Type
Fixed LCD
Resolution
230K dots

Memory

Type
SD/SDHC/SDXC

Battery

Type
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (D-LI96)
Battery Life
Approximately 300 shots or 29 minutes video

Durability

Waterproof
IPX8, JIS Class 8 - 15 meters for 1 hour
Dustproof
IP6X, JIS Class 6
Shockproof
2 meter drop onto 5cm plywood

Build

Dimensions
11.6 x 6.8 x 5.0cm
Colors
Gray, Olive

Features

Capture Modes
7 (Auto, Program AE, Manual, Movie, Scene, Underwater, CALS)
Scene Modes
18 options
Color Modes
20 options
Self Timer
2 second, 10 second, Smile Detection
Interval Shooting
30 seconds, 1/5/10 minutes
Face Detection
Up to 12 faces
Flash
Built-in

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, Micro USB, HDMI

Optics

Sensor format
ⓘ
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
1/2.3”
Viewfinder type
ⓘ
The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
None