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Pentax WG-8

The toughest and most capable WG body — waterproof to 20m, shockproof from 2.1m, and rated to -10°C, with genuine 4K video and a built-in macro ring light for close-up work. Doubles as a rugged USB webcam too.

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£479 new
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Core
Released
2022
Sensor
20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.0 MP
Mount
Fixed zoom lens
Weight
242g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation
No stabilisation
Burst Rate
1fps
Battery Life
340 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K
Viewfinder
None (screen only)
Screen
Fixed screen, no touch
Memory Cards
Single SD (FlashAir compatible) + 27MB internal buffer
Connectivity
USB, webcam capable
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
340 shots
Weight (Grams)
242g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face, Animal
Max Burst Rate
1.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
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
3.2
Street
5.4
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
2.5
Filmmaking
2.4
Documentary
4.5
Landscape
4.0
Casual
5.4
Food
3.5
Macro
3.0
Architecture
3.2
Astrophotography
2.2
Underwater
5.8
Fun & simple
5.2
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.0 Strong on portability, its 28–140mm zoom and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 2.2 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
🎬
Filmmaking 2.4 Held back by image quality / low light and audio. Basic video specs (mostly 1080p) and no stabilisation beyond digital.
💍
Wedding & Events 2.5 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
📝 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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