Pentax Optio WP review

Fancy some underwater antics? Then take the plunge

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2006-12-01December 1st 2006

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£230.00
MPN	18383
Manufacturer's Description	Snorkel, ski, or attend a stunning wedding, and you'll never stop snapping with the OptioWP. This digital delivers both on land and in the sea with a faster .6 second start up, a quick .05 second shutter release, movie mode and a generous 2.0 inch monitor. A beautiful, petite JIS Class 8 waterproof-rated exterior promises you'll capture images proudly just under the water's surface or in the most formal settings. Finally, your wait is over for petite, durable, go everywhere digital.
Accessories	Carrying strap, USB cable, A/V cable
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	102 x 51x 22
Features	Audio recording, direct print, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, water resistant, PictBridge support, histogram display, resizing an image
Weight (kg)	0.1
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	9V DC In, Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Display Size	2
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	5
Exposure Modes	Candlelight, Flower, Food, Landscape, Night Scene, Panorama, Portrait, Self-Portrait, Snow, Sport, Surf, Underwater
Exposure bracketing	2
Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill-in, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Focusing Modes	Manual
ISO Settings	100, 200, 400, 50, ISO Auto
Image Formats	AV, JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution	85
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5inch CCD
Lens Type	Aspherical Lens
Max Aperture	3.3
Memory Types	Internal, SD
Min Aperture	4
Movie Mode	Yes
Software Provided	Drivers & Utilities, ACD Systems ACDsee
Waterproof	Yes
Weatherproofing	Yes
White Balance	Auto, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Presets, Shade, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes