Pentax has announed two new cameras to expand its adventure series digital cameras, the Pentax Optio WG-1 and the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. Both cameras are packs dustproof, waterproof, shockproof, coldproof, and crushproof capabilities.
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Pentax Optio WG-1 Rugged Camera
* 14-megapixel image sensor
* 28mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom
* 2.7-inch display
* Face detection with Smile and Blink detection
* Digital image stabilization system
* Can 720p HD video recording with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution at 30 frames per second
* Built-in 100MB onboard memory
* SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, and HDMI port
* Provides a woven web fabric strap
* Allows attach the Pentax camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Camera
* 14-megapixel image sensor
* 28mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom
* 2.7-inch display
* Face detection with Smile and Blink detection
* Digital image stabilization system
* Can 720p HD video recording with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution at 30 frames per second
* Built-in 100MB onboard memory
* SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, and HDMI port
* Provides a woven web fabric strap
* Allows attach the Pentax camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear
* Can withstand pressure load up to 100 kg
* Withstand falls up to 1.5m, waterproof to up to 10m, and sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F)
* GPS to track and record positional
* Dimensions: 114 x 58 x 28 mm and weight about 160 g
Both Pentax Optio cameras will be available in April 2011. The Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS should be sale for price of $399.95 in black and yellow color options. The Pentax Optio WG-1 is comes in black and purple flavors with cost of $349.95.