Pentax Optio WG-2

usability, portability, performance, durability, image quality

lens, screen, shutter, flash

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

durability, usability

portability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Unique design. Macro LED lighting. Integrated GPS. Low noise at high ISOs. Waterproof to 40 feet.

Soft lens. Slow to start and shoot. No optical stabilization. Pricey.

Performance and Conclusions The WG-2 isn't going to win any races, but it isn't an overly slow performer either. It starts and shoots in about 2.5 seconds, makes you wait 0.9 second between photos, and records a very respectable 0.2-second shutter lag....

For more information on the camera's performance and more advanced features, be sure to read the WG-2 GPS review. Aside from the adding geographic data to your photos via the GPS, the cameras will produce the same quality images and shoot at the same...

Tough built, will survive anything within set parameters ; Easy to handle and operate in any situation ; Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof and Freezeproof protect the camera ; Great image quality ; Nice, Bright 3.0-inch LCD is easy to...

Very weak battery life ; Some noise in all images, more than should be seen at all ISO settings ; Screen can be hard to see underwater if not looking straight on ; No Dedicated video recording button

The Pentax Optio WG-2 is as tough of a camera as you will find. Sporting a slew of useful features and shooting modes, such as underwater modes and a 16-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor, you will find everything you are looking for. The only drawback is...

Though costly if you take its maker’s suggested cost as the one you’ll have to pay – pitching it directly against the still-to-be-rated but less eccentric looking Olympus TG1 – street prices for the ‘adventure proof’ WG-2 GPS shave an enticing margin...

Aggressive, attractive sculpted body design that's light, well-balanced and easy to grip, even underwater, 5x optical zoom lens provides 28-140mm equivalent coverage, Waterproof to 40 feet, Doors have double safety locks, Good underwater and...

Aggressive, attractive sculpted body design that's light, well-balanced and easy to grip, even underwater, 5x optical zoom lens provides 28-140mm equivalent coverage, Waterproof to 40 feet, Doors have double safety locks, Good underwater and...

With its aggressive Transformers-like design, the Pentax WG-2 rose above its competition in our Waterproof Shootout primarily thanks to its superior image quality in the situations we imagine people will use it: Underwater and in outdoor sun. The...

Very rugged, waterproof to 40 feet.; Easy to handle

Mediocre image quality.; Occasionally frustrating controls

Competition is a great thing. While sales of plain point-and-shoots dwindle, the camera industry is betting that tough-cams like the Pentax WG-2 will keep the compact-camera market afloat. Most manufacturers now make at least one adventure-ready...

Ruggedised outer casing ; Bonkers ultra-modernist design ; Destruction proof spec

Pricey ; Not easiest design to use ; Softness on maximum zoom

With a costly suggested price of £300+, we found the WG2 on sale for a more reasonable £270 online. If you’re looking for a fun, waterproof snapper that delivers on its promise, you’ve found it.

Intelligent functions; impressive macro mode

Soft images; flimsy battery cover

A good option for the solo adventurer or those who like up close macro images, but soft photos may sway photographers to other cameras.