The Optio WG-1 is a half “….”12. Generation of adventure series of digital cameras… “from Pentax and includes a second model with GPS function, the WG-1 GPS.” The latter camera is of our report, but because they are GPS function identical, except for that, we will simplify only things and call it the WG-1. As you might expect camera from one “adventure series”, is the WG 1 a waterproof, Coldproof, shockproof, dustproof compact digital.

It is waterproof to a depth of up to 33 metres (1 atmosphere); Coldproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof to withstand falls from up to 5 meters. If water can not get, dust is either not and the camera with a break-resistant construction to resist “…”"weight force up to 220 pounds.”

The WG-1 offers a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and 5 X zoom for the focal range of 28 to140mm 35 mm equivalents. It is a 2, 7-inch LCD monitor (no viewfinder), 720 HD video, face detection/blink lights macro detection/smile capture technology and 5 LED arranged to help the barrel around the lens, designed light extreme close-ups. The camera is automatic in the first place, that is, users will be limited to available inputs, but there is a program auto mode, offers access to several camera settings including white balance, and ISO speed.

The GPS function allows users to record position data, when shooting still images, the built-in clock is automatically updated local time from a particular shooting location and automatically creates and stores log data as KML format file on a SD memory card. Pentax includes Windows compatible software to help users access to GPS compatible applications and services such as Google maps and Google Earth.