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Pentax WG Series

Rugged waterproof compacts

📷 3 generations 💷 £ → £479 current
1
WG-1000
Generation 1
Pentax WG-1000
£249 Released 2023
16MP 1080p/30p Contrast-detect AF None 1fps 300 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 220g (with battery and card)
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2
WG-90
Generation 2
Pentax WG-90
£379 Released 2024
16MP 1080p/30p Contrast-detect AF None 1fps 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) Weather sealed 194g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
  • Price: +£130 vs previous
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3
WG-8
Current generation
Pentax WG-8
£479 Released 2022
20MP 4K Contrast-detect AF None 1fps 340 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 242g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 20MP (+4MP)
  • Video: 4K
  • Price: +£100 vs previous
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All generations at a glance
Spec WG-1000 (2023) WG-90 (2024) WG-8 (2022)
Price £249£379£479
Resolution 16MP16MP20MP
Video 1080p/30p1080p/30p4K
Stabilisation NoneNoneNone
Burst Rate 1fps1fps1fps
Battery 300 shots (CIPA)260 shots (CIPA, estimated)340 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesYesYes
Weight 220g (with battery and card)194g (with battery and card)242g (with battery and card)