• Tough all-weather compact camera
• Water-resistant up to 15m for 1 hour
• Dustproof (JIS Class 6)
• Shockproof up to 2m
• 16MP CMOS sensor
• 4x optical zoom
• 7 shooting modes

The Pentax WG-1000 offers advantages that smartphones and many cameras do not - it can also be used in conditions where it gets really rough and wet. Many people know the situation when they have to concentrate fully on their sport, such as canoeing or climbing, but still want to capture these exciting moments. This is where WG-1000 comes into it's own.

Pentax WG-1000 has a reliable all-weather housing which is waterproof to a depth of 15 metres and can be operated continuously for up to 1 hour; it is dustproof against dirt and stains and shockproof even against falls from a height of up to 2 metres. Thanks to this robust construction, the WG-1000 can be used for a wide range of activities, even in harsh, demanding conditions, and even for underwater shooting which opens up even further usage options.

The WG-1000 features a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.35 effective megapixels and outstanding light reception efficiency to deliver sharp, clear and high-resolution images. With an ultra-close 5cm Macro Focus, WG-1000 can be used to get up close to the smallest subjects when called upon.

Within it's compact, lightweight body, it features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from approx. 27-108mm (35mm equivalent) to accommodate a wide-range of applications. When coupled with it's Digital Zoom function, you can extend the zoom range by approximately 24x.

The WG-1000 provides a choice of seven distinctive capture modes, including: Auto Mode,which automatically detects a given scene or subject and selects the most appropriate shooting mode; Manual Mode, which lets the user manually select the desired aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity; Underwater Mode, which reproduces true-to-life colors of the underwater world by reducing the bluish color cast; and Scene Mode, which lets the user select the desired scene mode from 18 different options. The WG-1000 provides 20 Color modes to add the desired finishing touch to captured images. In addition to the conventional Black and White and Sepia modes, it also features more creative options: Japan Style, which enhances bluish hues; Italian Style, which enhances greenish hues; French Style, which enhances reddish hues; Negative, which creates a finishing touch resembling that of negative film before a positive is made; and Sketch, which adds a visual effect resembling that of a drawing. This function lets the user effortlessly add the desired finishing touch.

The WG-1000 also features dependable protection against ethanol, sodium hypochlorite (approved as a disinfectant of food additives) and chlorine dioxide solutions, it is perfect for use within medical facilities and production lines.