Pentax WG 8 compact camera

PENTAX WG-8 Rugged Waterproof Compact Camera

Capture your most extreme adventures with the PENTAX WG-8, the ultimate compact camera engineered for the most demanding environments. Designed for thrill-seekers, outdoor professionals, and active families, the WG-8 is built to go where other cameras can´t, ensuring you never miss a moment, whether you´re deep underwater, high on a mountain trail, or on a busy construction site. Trust in its legendary durability to bring back stunning, high-quality images and videos from your explorations.

Unmatched Durability for Any Adventure

The PENTAX WG-8 is more than just a camera; it´s a reliable partner for your toughest challenges. Its heavy-duty construction is fully optimized for worry-free shooting in harsh conditions. Dive into the action with confidence, knowing your camera is waterproof down to an incredible 20 meters (65 feet) for up to two hours. It’s built to withstand drops from 2.1 meters (6.8 feet), is crushproof against forces up to 100kgf (220lbf), and is freezeproof to -10°C (14°F), making it the perfect all-season, all-terrain imaging tool.

Brilliant Illumination and High-Resolution Imaging

Go beyond the surface with exceptional clarity. The WG-8 features a powerful, six-LED Ring Light unit positioned around the lens. This provides bright, uniform illumination for incredible macro photography, allowing you to capture the intricate details of small subjects. It´s also perfect for underwater shots and serves as a useful light for portraits or video. Paired with a high-performance 20MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens, this compact camera delivers sharp, vibrant, and noise-free images, even in low-light situations. Record your experiences in breathtaking 4K resolution, preserving your memories with cinematic quality.

Main Features:

* Heavy-duty construction for underwater, shock, and crush resistance.
* Powerful six-LED variable-intensity Ring Light for macro and video.
* High-resolution 4K movie recording for stunning video clips.
* 5x optical zoom lens covering a 28mm wide-angle for versatile shooting.
* Built-in GPS to record location data and a digital compass.
* Digital Microscope mode for capturing the microscopic world.
* High-speed webcam functionality for clear, live-streamed video.
* 3.0-inch, wide-frame LCD monitor with an anti-reflection coating.

Technical Specifications:

* Image Sensor: Approx. 20 effective megapixels, 1/2.3" CMOS
* Lens: PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
* Focal Length: 5-25mm (equivalent to approx. 28-140mm in 35mm format)

* Waterproof: IPX8, JIS Class 8, up to 20m for 2 hours
* Shockproof: MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5, up to 2.1m
* Crushproof: Up to 100kgf
* Freezeproof: Down to -10°C
* Dustproof: IP6X, JIS Class 6
* Video Resolution: 4K (3840x2160, 30fps), 1920x1080 (60/30fps)
* ISO Sensitivity: AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400)
* Shutter Speed: 1/4000 - 1/4 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
* Monitor: 3.0-inch LCD, approx. 1040K dots, with Outdoor View Setting
* Connectivity: USB Type-C
* Dimensions: Approx. 118.2 (W) x 65.5 (H) x 33.1 (D) mm
* Weight: Approx. 246g (including battery and SD memory card)