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Pentax WG-1000

Pentax's entry-level rugged compact — waterproof to 15m, dustproof and shockproof from 2m, at the most accessible price in the WG range. Basic contrast AF and no touchscreen keep the price down; the ruggedness is the whole point.

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Core
Released
2023
Sensor
16.35MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution
16.4 MP
Mount
Fixed 4x zoom lens (27-108mm equivalent)
Weight
220g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation
No stabilisation
Burst Rate
1fps
Battery Life
300 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/30p
Viewfinder
None (screen only)
Screen
Fixed screen, no touch
Memory Cards
Single SD
Connectivity
USB
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
300 shots
Weight (Grams)
220g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
1.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.0
Street
5.4
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
2.4
Documentary
4.1
Landscape
3.8
Casual
5.5
Food
3.4
Macro
2.9
Architecture
3.0
Astrophotography
2.3
Underwater
5.3
Fun & simple
5.8
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.0 Strong on portability, its 27–108mm zoom and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 2.3 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Wedding & Events 2.4 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Macro 2.9 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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