Description
Discover the rugged and versatile Pentax WG-8, engineered by Ricoh to deliver exceptional image and video quality in the most challenging environments. With a durable design that’s waterproof up to 20 m, shockproof up to 2.1 m, and freezeproof, this compact digital camera is your ideal partner for outdoor adventures, underwater exploration, and extreme sports. The WG-8 boasts a 20 million effective pixels CMOS sensor, ensuring your photos are captured with stunning clarity and detail, while the 4K video capability allows you to record your adventures in vivid resolution. Featuring a wide range of shooting modes and built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver, the WG-8 not only captures your world but also maps it. Whether you’re diving into the deep blue or scaling the highest peaks, the Pentax WG-8 is designed to be right there with you, capturing every moment with precision and ease.
- 20 million effective pixels CMOS sensor for high clarity images
- Waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof for durability in extreme conditions
- 4K video recording at 30 fps and high-speed recording at 120 fps
- Built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver for precise geotagging
- USB 3.0 and HDMI output for easy sharing and connectivity
- Robust design
Designed to withstand the elements, the Pentax WG-8 is shockproof up to 2.1 m, freezeproof, and waterproof up to 20 m, making it the perfect companion for all of your outdoor adventures. - High-resolution imaging
Capture every detail with the 20 million effective pixels provided by the CMOS sensor, ensuring your memories are preserved in high clarity. - Versatile shooting modes
From underwater photography to capturing the night sky, the WG-8 offers a variety of shooting programs including underwater, night scene, and HDR, allowing for creative flexibility in any situation. - Advanced connectivity
With USB 3.0 and HDMI output connections, sharing your adventures is easier than ever. The camera’s built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver also means you can geotag your photos for a complete travel experience. - Dynamic video capture
Record your moments in stunning 4K resolution at 30 fps, or experiment with high-speed recording at 120 fps in 1280 x 720, bringing your videos to life.
Main Specifications
Product Description | Pentax WG-8 – digital camera |
Product Type | Digital camera – 4K – compact |
Memory Card Slot | SD card |
Sensors | Digital compass |
Internal Storage | 27 MB |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Lens System | 5x zoom – 5 – 25 mm – f/3.5-5.5 |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 1 cm |
Digital Zoom | 8.1x |
Camera Flash | Built-in flash |
Display | LCD display – 3″ |
Supported Battery | Ricoh DB-110 Li-ion rechargeable battery – 1350 mAh (included) |
Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0 |
Colour | Green |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 11.82 cm x 3.31 cm x 6.55 cm |
Weight | 242 g |
Extended Specifications
General
Enclosure Colour | Green |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG |
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Optical Zoom | 5x |
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Lens System
General
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 |
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Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C |
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Lens System
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
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Camera Flash
Camera Flash | Built-in flash |
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Display
Display Form Factor | Built-in |
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General
Miscellaneous
Camera Flash
Microphone
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
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Environmental Parameters
Max Height of Shock Resistance | 2.1 m |
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Memory / Storage
Exposure & White Balance
Lens System
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 – 140mm |
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Exposure & White Balance
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
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Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
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Additional Features
Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Lens System
Memory / Storage
Lens System
Exposure & White Balance
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
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Dimensions & Weight
Exposure & White Balance
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
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Dimensions & Weight
Display
Display Features | Anti-reflective coating |
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General
Supported Host Device Platform | Windows, MacOS |
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Miscellaneous
Underwater Depth | Up to 20 m |
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General
ISO (Max) | 6400 |
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Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 30 fps |
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Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3″ |
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Digital Zoom | 8.1x |
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Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
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Memory / Storage
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
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General
Optical Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
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Display
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels |
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General
Sensors | Digital compass |
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Navigation | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
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Display
Lens System
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 11 elements |
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Memory / Storage
Dimensions & Weight
Height | 6.55 cm |
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Width | 11.82 cm |
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General
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,000,000 pixels |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0 |
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Product Type | Digital camera – 4K – compact |
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Exposure & White Balance
Shutter Type | Mechanical, electronic |
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Battery
Battery Life Details | Photo shooting – 340 shots
Playback – 260 minutes |
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Battery Type | Ricoh DB-110 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Ricoh DB-110 Li-ion rechargeable battery – 1350 mAh (included) |
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General
Built-in Light | LED ring light |
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder Information | Electronic level |
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Connections
Connector Type | USB 3.0 (24 pin USB-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
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Memory / Storage
Image Storage | JPEG 5184 x 3888
JPEG 5184 x 3456
JPEG 3888 x 3888
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 3648 x 2432
JPEG 2736 x 2736
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2592 x 1728
JPEG 1920 x 1920
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 2048 x 1368
JPEG 1440 x 1440
JPEG 1600 x 1200
JPEG 1280 x 960
JPEG 640 x 480 |
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Video Capture | 3840 x 2160 – 30 fps
1920 x 1080 – 30 fps
1280 x 720 – 30 fps
1280 x 720 – 60 fps
1280 x 720 – 120 fps |
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Dimensions & Weight
Weight Details | Camera with battery and memory card: 242 g
Camera body only: 215 g |
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Exposure & White Balance
Light Sensitivity | ISO 125-6400, ISO auto |
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General
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Smile Capture, Self Portrait Auto Shutter, Blink Detection technology, Pet Detection |
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Exposure & White Balance
Shooting Programs | Landscape, Dynamic Range (HDR), handheld night shot, high speed movie, digital microscope, flower, portrait mode, Underwater, underwater movie, interval shot, interval movie, surf & snow, kids, PET, sports mode, night scene, night scene with portrait, report, green, depth of field composition, burst mode, fireworks |
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Special Effects | Slide Film, monochrome, Cross Process, HDR, Black & White, Sepia, Toy camera, Retro, Colour, Colour Extract, Colour Emphasis, High contrast, starburst, Soft, fisheye, brightness, miniature, Ink Rubbing, Small Face |
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White Balance Presets | Daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (white), ring light |
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Additional Features
Additional Features | Webcam function, Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR), Pixel Track SR, Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR), Movie SR+, AF/AE tracking, digital image rotation, in-camera red-eye fix, FlashAir Card Ready, USB video class (UVC 1.1), multi-picture burst, infinity image mode, date/time stamp, cropping an image, resizing an image, high-speed recording, noise reduction |
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Miscellaneous
Included Accessories | USB power adapter, power plug adapter, USB cable, hand strap, macro stand |
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Exposure & White Balance
Exposure Modes | Automatic, programme |
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Lens System
Type | 5x zoom – 5 – 25 mm – f/3.5-5.5 – wide angle, tele, macro |
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Camera Flash
Flash Modes | Red-eye reduction, underwater mode, flash OFF mode |
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Miscellaneous
Protection | Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof, IPX8 |
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