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PentaxOptio WG-1

Release year2011
Sensor type1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD

Specs

Release year: 2011
Megapixels: 14 MP
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD
Lens: 28-140 mm equivalent, F3.5-5.5
Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Max memory: Up to 2TB by SDXC standard
Battery: Pentax model-specific rechargeable battery
Size: 114 x 58 x 28 mm

Owner note

Why people still want it

Pentax Optio WG-1 sits in Pentax's rugged compact lane. People usually look at it for travel, rain, beach bags, and tougher everyday snapshots, so doors, seals, corrosion, and button behavior matter as much as the specs.

Before you overpay

Check that the lens extends and retracts smoothly, flash fires, screen is readable, buttons respond, and the battery door closes firmly. Confirm Pentax model-specific rechargeable battery, the charger or AA plan, and SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal before comparing prices. For rugged bodies, check doors, seals, and any signs of corrosion carefully.

Best use

Best for beach bags, rainy walks, travel, and kid-friendly snapshots where a tougher body matters more than the thinnest pocket shape.

What to compare

Compare it with Olympus Tough TG, Nikon AW / W, Fujifilm XP, and Panasonic TS / FT rugged compacts. Choose the cleanest seals, doors, and corrosion-free battery compartment.