An all-weather outdoor camera with superb waterproof performance

 

Entry-class, waterproof digital compact camera, designed for casual underwater photography to a depth of 15 meters, for up to one hour of continuous operation

  

A solid, all-weather body for protection against dust and water

The PENTAX WG-1000 features a dependable all-weather body, designed to be waterproof down to a depth of 15 meters for up to one hour of continuous operation; dustproof against dirt and stains; and shockproof against a fall from a height of two meters.
• Waterproof : IPX8, JIS Class 8 • Dustproof : IP6X, JIS Class 6 • Shockproof : Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards: a drop from a height of two meters onto a surface of 5-cm thick plywood.

 

Sharp, clear images

The WG-1000 features a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.35 effective megapixels and outstanding light reception efficiency to deliver sharp, clear, high-resolution images.

Within its compact, lightweight body, it features a four-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 4.9 mm to 19.6mm (equivalent to approx. 27mm to 108mm in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of applications. When coupled with its Digital Zoom function, you can extend the zoom range by approximately 24 times.

 

A range of shooting modes to capture all kinds of scenes and subjects

A choice of seven capture modes

The WG-1000 provides a choice of seven distinctive capture modes, including: Auto Picture, which automatically detects a given scene or subject and selects the most appropriate shooting mode; Manual, which allows you to manually select the desired aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity; Underwater, which reproduces true-to-life colors of the underwater world by reducing the bluish color cast; and Scene, which lets you select a desired scene mode from 18 different options.

Underwater

 

List of shooting modes: Auto; Program AE; Manual; Movie; Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Snow, Children, Panorama, Glass, Anti-Shake, Panning Shot, Night Portrait, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum); Underwater; CALS

 

A selection of Color modes to personalize the visual expressions

The WG-1000 provides 20 Color modes to add the desired finishing touch to your images. In addition to the conventional Black and White and Sepia modes, it also features more creative options, such as Japan Style, which enhances bluish hues; Italian Style, which enhances greenish hues; French Style, which enhances reddish hues; Negative, which creates a finishing touch resembling that of negative film before a positive is made; and Sketch, which adds a visual effect resembling that of a drawing. This function lets you add the desired finishing touch to your image, either before or after shooting. Japan Style Italian Style French Style

Creative options, e.g. Japan Style / Italian Style / French Style photographed by Kanako Sato

List of Color modes: Normal, Vivid, Japan Style, Italian Style, French Style, Punk, Black and White, Sepia, Partial Color-Red, Partial Color-Blue, Partial Color-Yellow, Partial Color-Green, Negative, Dreamy, Vignetting, Salon, Fish Eye, Reflection, 4 Grids ‐ Stylish (2M), Sketch

 

 

A host of other creative options

Full HD Movie recording

The WG-1000 features a choice of movie recording modes, including: Full HD Movie (at a frame rate of 30 frames per second) and High Speed Movie* for recording slow-motion movies (with 640 X 480 pixels, at 120 frames per second). It also provides the easy-to-access Movie button for a delay-free start of movie recording.
* Maximum duration: 30 seconds for recording, two minutes for playback. Audio recording is not available.

 

Interval Shooting

The WG-1000’s Interval Shooting function lets you automatically capture a series of images at a fixed interval. You can choose the desired interval setting from 30 seconds, one minute, five minutes, or 10 minutes.

 

Versatile self-timer

The WG-1000’s self-timer provides three options: two-second delay, 10-second delay, and Self-timer Smile, which automatically releases the shutter when the camera detects a smiling face.

 

Other features:

Face Detection AF（Up to 12 faces） ／ AF assist lamp ／ Electronic shake reduction ／ Continuous shot／ Continuous shot-high speed ／ Blink detection

 

 

Work-site friendly features

Thanks to its exceptional shockproof performance, you can use it at a variety of construction and work sites without worries.

 

 

Dependable protection against ethanol, sodium hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions Since the WG-1000 can be safely sterilized with solutions containing ethanol, sodium hypochlorite (approved as a disinfectant of food additives) or chlorine dioxide, you can use it at medical facilities and production lines. Two-point strap suspension The WG-1000 provides two strap lugs, so it can be suspended horizontally at two points using the optional O-ST174 Neck Strap. This strap also comes in handy when you want to carry the camera across your body.

 

  

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The product group of sturdy and waterproof compact cameras is becoming increasingly popular. They have a range of functions that other cameras and smartphones do not offer. In addition to outstanding lenses with large focal length ranges, sophisticated image processing using high-performance processors and high resolution, RICOH IMAGING now offers the three models WG-8, WG-90 and WG1000. We have summarised the differences for you in the following list.

 

WG Series Comparison Chart

Toughness	WG-8 / WG-6	WG-90 / WG-80	WG-1000
Waterproof	20 m	14 m	15m (continuous 1 hour)
Shockproof	2.1m	1.6m	2.0m
Crushproof	100kgf	100kgf	./.
Freezeproof	-10°C	-10°C	./.
Chemical resistant	./.	./.	✔

 

Wide and Macro
Zoom lens	Approx. 28mm - 140mm*	Approx. 28mm - 140mm*	Approx. 27mm～108mm*
Wide Conversion Lens support	Supports DW‑5 (optional) for a combined focal length equivalent to 22mm*	./.	./.
Macro	0.1m–0.6m (over entire zoom range) 1cm Macro: 0.01m - 0.3m (middle zoom position)	0.1m–0.6m (over entire zoom range) 1cm Macro: 0.01m - 0.3m (middle zoom position)	0.05～∞（Wide only）
Digital Microscope mode	✔ Image size fixed at 3M (4 : 3)	✔ Image size can be selected from options ranging from 2M–12M (16 : 9)	./.

*All focal lengths are 35mm format equivalent.

 

Low-Light Performance
High-sensitivity performance	ISO 125–6400	ISO 125–6400	ISO 100–3200
Ring Light	Equipped with 6 powerful, adjustable LEDs that can be selectively turned on or off, perfect not only for low-light macro photography but also for clear shots of cracks and other fine details.	The Ring Light can be turned on to provide additional lightings in some of the scene mode including macro shooting. Brightness adjustment is also available.

 

 

Worksite-Ready
User mode	Settings can be saved to U1 and U2.	./.	./.
Customizable controls	Quick adjustment available via the ADJ button for any one of 6 selectable settings.   Green button	Green button only (1 setting)	./.
Grip	Excellent grip provided by rear thumb position and finger pad on front of camera.	Central indentations for a secure grip, and a slim design that allows the camera to be placed securely in a pocket when not in use.	./.
Outdoor View	✔	✔	./.
Strap eyelets	Three eyelets for two-point suspension	One eyelet	Two eyelets for two-point suspension
Tripod mount	Metal, situated in the center of the camera body	Plastic, situated at one end of the camera body	Plastic, situated at one end of the camera body

 

 

Others
Effective pixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels	16.35 megapixels
Sensitivity	ISO 125–6400	ISO 125–6400	ISO 100–3200
Display size	3″, aspect ratio 3:2	2.7″, aspect ratio 16:9	2.7", aspect ratio 4:3
Display resolution	1040K dots	230K dots	230K dots
GPS	✔	./.	./.
Movie recording	4K	Full HD	Full HD
Movie shake reduction (SR)	Movie SR+	MovieSR	./.
External interface	USB 3.0 (Type C), HDMI output terminal (Type D)	USB 2.0 (Micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D)	USB 2.0 (Type C), HDMI output terminal (Type D)
Filter support	Third-party filters can be used to protect the lens. PL and other filters can also be used.	./.	./.