Built for wherever life takes you, the rugged, adventure proof WG-3 lets you dive deeper, climb higher, explore longer, and capture even more of your journey. Capture outstanding images both in the water and in the field with its bright large-aperture 4X optical zoom, new Shake Reduction system and high resolution sensor.

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    WG-3 Features

  • The WG-3 is the perfect choice for active photographers. It can be used underwater continuously for up to 2 hours at a depth of up to 14 m. Its crushproof construction can withstand weights up to 100 KGF (kilogram-force) and shockproof design protects it against drops of up to 2m. The remarkable dustproof performance protects the camera from dry, dusty environments and exceptional cold-resistant performance ensures reliable operation at temperatures as low as –10°C.
  • A high-performance 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, coupled with the new-generation imaging engine delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 with low-noise characteristics and super-high resolution imaging with no compromise in image quality, colour accuracy, and noise performance.
  • The newly designed optical zoom lens offers a maximum aperture of F2.0 to capture bright, clear images with minimal noise, even under dimly lit underwater conditions. With its four-times zoom coverage from 4.5mm to 18mm (25mm-100mm equivalent in 35mm format), this versatile zoom lens accommodates a wide range of applications — from macro shooting of flowers to wide-angle shooting of spectacular landscapes.
  • The triple shake reduction system combines an image-sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism with the digital Pixel Track and high ISO Shake Reduction modes to more effectively protect shake-prone images and low light photography for incredibly sharp blur-free images. Keep your memories vibrant—enjoy the reliability of stunning sunsets, and always-sharp adventures with the PENTAX SR system.
  • Capture the tiniest details while the positioning of six LED Macro Lights around the circumference of the lens barrel allows for brighter, uniform illumination on a subject when the Digital Microscope mode is selected—perfect for insects, flowers, nature and still-life photography.
  • Capture full HD video in widescreen 1080p resolution (1920x1080) with efficient, high quality h.264 compression at 30 frames per second. It also features a high-speed camera function for slow-motion playback of captured movie clips and a fast-forward movie function. A micro-HDMI terminal is also provided on the camera body for simultaneous output of movie clips and sound to external devices.
  • An extra-large, high-resolution 3 inch colour LCD monitor with horizontally extended 16:9 proportions, and approximately 460,000 dots, offers beautiful capture and playback— while the PENTAX-original AR (Anti-reflection) coating assures clear, glare-free images on-screen, even in harsh sunlight. Its wide-view design offers a clear view from approximately 170 degrees, making it useful in low and high angle shooting.
  • Other features
    • Two remote control receptors (one in front and another on the back) allow the camera to be controlled from in front or behind
    • Digital level to check the camera’s horizontal/vertical inclination
    • Auto Picture mode automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
    • Digital Wide mode composes an extra-wide-angle picture (equivalent to approx. 19mm wide angle in the 35mm format) from two separate images
    • Carabiner strap (included) for hooking the camera to a backpack or other outdoor gear
    • Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards

WG-3 Specifications

Sensor
Type 1/2.3 inch Backlit CMOS with primary colour filter
Effective Pixels 16 megapixels
Total Pixels 16.79 megapixels
Recording Pixels Still: 16M (4608x3456), 12M (1:1, 3456x3456), 12M (16:9, 4608x2592), 7M (3072x2304), 5M (16:9, 3072x1728), 5M (2592x1944), 4M (16:9, 2592x1464), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (16:9, 1920x1080), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480)

Movie: HD (1920x1080p30, 1280x720p60/30)
Quality Levels Still: Still: ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good
Movie: Fixed
Lens
Type/construction PENTAX zoom lens, 9 elements, 7 groups (4 aspheric elements), protective cover with SP coating
Focal length (equiv.) 4.5-18mm (25-100mm)
Aperture F2.0-4.9
Optical zoom 4X
Digital zoom 7.2X
Combined zoom 28.8X
Intelligent zoom Approx 6X at 7M to 28.8X at VGA
LCD
Type 3” TFT widescreen TFT colour LCD with anti-reflective coating
Approx. 460,000 dots
Wide angle viewable: Yes (approx. 170° horizontal/vertical)
Flash
Type Built-in series control auto flash
Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Effective range 10.4m (wide, auto ISO), 4.2m (tele, auto ISO)
Focusing System
Type TTL contrast detection autofocus, AF assist lamp, Macro Illuminating LEDs
Focus modes 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Focus lock Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way
Focus range Normal: 0.4m to infinity
Macro: 0.1-0.5m
1cm Macro: 0.01-0.3m (at mid-zoom, set automatically)
Metering System
Type TTL metering: Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centre-weighted metering, Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ±2EV(1/3EV steps)
Sensitivity
Auto 125-6400 auto range adjustable
Manual 125-6400
White Balance
Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light(D: Daylight Colour, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual setting
Image Stabilization
Still Sensor-Shift-Type (SR : Shake Reduction), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR), High-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Movie Movie SR
Shutter
Type Programmed AE mechanical and electronic shutter mechanism
Shutter speed 1/4000 to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode)
Drive Modes
Mode selection One Shot, Self Timer (10s, 2s), Continuous, Burst, Remote Control, Auto Bracket
Continuous FPS Approx. 1.5 fps, 16M(4:3): up to approx. 60 frames, approx. 1.7 fps, 12M(16:9): up to approx. 78 frames
Burst approx. 12 fps, 5M(4:3): up to 30 frames, approx. 14 fps, 4M(16:9): up to 30 frames
Remote control Infrared (using optional PENTAX remote Controller)
Capture Modes
Mode selection Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight), Program, 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, Digital Wide (5M), Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600)
Face detection Yes (up to 32 faces), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Self Portrait Assist, Self Portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Pet Recognition (1 face detect)
Date stamp Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode)
Dynamic Range Adjustment Yes (highlight and shadow correction)
Electronic Level Yes
Playback Modes
Mode selection One Shot, Index (6 or 12 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 10X), Movie Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar
Mode palette Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter, HDR Filter, Original Frame, Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen
Digital filters (playback) B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Colour, Colour Extract, Colour Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fisheye, Brightness, Miniature
Movie edit Save as still image, movie divide, Title Picture
File Formats
Still JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Movie (compression) MP4 (AVC h.264)
Sound WAV (PCM), 32KHz, 16bit stereo, High Speed Movie】8KHz, 16bit, stereo
Storage Media
Internal memory 70MB
Removable memory SD, SDHC, SDXC
Interfaces
Ports USB 2.0 hi-speed, USB/AV out, HDMI (Micro Type-D)
Video out NTSC, PAL, HD (HDMI supports HD Auto, 1080i, 720p, 480p)
Power Supply
Power source Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI92
Recordable images Approx 240*
Playback time Approx 200 min**
Movie recording time Approx 65 min**
Audio recording time Approx 270 min**
AC adapter available Yes (optional)
* Recording capacity above shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions.
** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 125 x 64.5 x 32 mm (W x H x D)
Weight Without battery or removable memory: 209g
Loaded and ready: 229g
Operating temperature -10-40°C (coldproof)
Weather Resistant Yes, JIS Class 8 waterproof submersible to 14m, JIS Class 6 dustproof
Shock Resistant Yes, shockproof to 2.0m
Language Support
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian
Computer System Requirements*
*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, 8 USB port
Mac: Mac OS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 USB port

WG-3 Accessories

  • AC Adapter Kit K-AC117U
    Model No. 38972
  • Battery Charger Kit K-BC92U
    Model No. 39805
  • Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-LI92
    Model No. 39800
  • Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
    Model No. 39892

What’s In the Box

  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI92
  • Power Adapter D-PA135J
  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • Carabiner Strap O-ST135
  • Macro Stand O-MS2
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW135
Model No.12684 – Black
Model No.12695 – Orange
Operating Manual: Link to Manual