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Predecessor: |
Pentax WG-2
WG-2 vs WG-3
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
WG-3 |
DL18-50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$299.95 |
$849.95 |
Street Price: |
$289.00 |
$948.00 |
Date Available: |
2013-03-15 |
TBD |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.1 oz
(230 g)
includes batteries
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12.9 oz
(365 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(125 x
64 x
33 mm)
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4.2 x
2.5 x
2.3 in.
(106 x
63 x
58 mm)
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Waterproof: |
Yes |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
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n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
20.8 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
2.36 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1464
(3.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
5584 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit lossless compressed .NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
60.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p)
1280x720 (240p)
800x296 (400p)
400x144 (1200p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
MP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Pentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements |
Zoom Nikkor: 11 elements in 8 groups including one HRI [High Refractive Index] lens element, one ED lens element, four aspherical lens elements, 1 aspherical ED element, Nano Crystal Coat, fluorine coat |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
100mm
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18 -
50mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
18mm
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6.7 -
18.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
2.76x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ??? |
f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/16; Electromagnetic 7-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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3 -
99 cm
1.2 -
39.0 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
46.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus |
Hybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): 105/171 focus areas, Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas), Face-priority, Single-point, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Optional DF-F1 EVF with 2,359,000-dot, tilting, diopter adjustment and Eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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160 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto, 160 - 6400; 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) available when using PASM modes |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual |
Auto 1/2, Incandescent, Fluorescent (x3), Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Color Temp, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 4 sec |
1/16000 - 120 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600) |
Creative Mode, Scene Mode (Bird Watching, Close-up, Food, HDR, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Selective Color, Sports) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe (compatible with Nikon i-TTL Speedlights) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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12-bit lossless compressed .NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
MP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
70.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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60.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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55 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI92 |
Proprietary EN-EL24 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CD ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Dual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (14 degrees F), Dustproof (JIS 6). Available in black or orange. |
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