Previously, we sank the Pentax WG-2 Tough Camera and hoped that it would not work. Unfortunately, it was too tough for me. So the other day, I decided to stomp on the camera.
Do you think it survived?
Ergonomics
All photos and concept idea shot by yours truly: Chris Gampat đ
The Pentax WG-2 looks like a wrist watch and also looks incredibly manly. While there is no camera strap, there is a small strap with carbiner.
The front of the camera is characterized by what is meant to look like armor, like in an Iron Man movie or something.
There is also a macro light around the lens, which is right in the middle.
The back of the camera is characterized by a large screen and a couple of small buttons. The buttons though, aren’t too tough to press if needed.
The top of the camera is where things start to get a little hairy. The on/off switch and shutter release are here. And frankly, both buttons are a bit tough to press.
Overall though, the camera remains to be extremely thin and fits perfectly in a pocket.
Tech Specs
Specs taken from B&H Photo’s website.
Optics | |
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Lens | 11 elements in 9 groups 5 Aspheric EFL: 5-25mm (35mm equivalent: 28-140mm) Aperture: f/3.5 (W) – 5.5 (T) |
Zoom | Optical: 5x Digital: 7.2x 1 |
Focus Range | Normal: 1.64′ (0.50 m) – Infinity Macro: 0.033′ (1.01 cm) – 1.97′ (60.05 cm) Super-Macro: 0.03′ (0.91 cm) – 0.98′ (29.87 cm) |
Exposure Control | |
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ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 125-6400 |
Shutter | 1/4000 – 4Â seconds |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot, TTL 256-zones 2 |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
Burst Rate | Up to 10 fps at 5 MP for up to 30 frames Up to 10 fps at 4 MP for up to 30 frames |
Self Timer | 2Â Seconds, 10Â Seconds 3 |
Flash | |
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Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Off |
Memory | |
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Built-in Memory | 88.2MB |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Recording | |
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Video Recording | Yes |
Video | |
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Audio Recording | With Video |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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Screen | 3.0″ LCDÂ Rear Screen (460000 pixels) |
Connectivity/System Requirements | |
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Connectivity | AV Output, HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 |
Software Requirements | Windows: XP (SP3), Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.7 or later |
Environmental | |
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Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 14 to 104 °F (-10 to 40 °C) |
Power | |
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Battery | D-LI92Â Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
Physical | |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2″Â /Â 12.19 x 6.10 x 3.05 cm |
Weight | 7.0 oz / 198 g |
Stomp Test
The Pentax WG2 can be purchased at B&H Photo or Amazon.
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