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The Pentax WG-90 is a rugged compact camera built to survive water, dust, shock and cold, with a 16MP CMOS sensor, a 5-25mm zoom lens and a 2.7-inch screen. It stands out for its tough body, built-in ring light for macro shots and 1080p video, but it lacks Wi-Fi, GPS and image stabilization. It suits hikers, snorkelers, parents and tradespeople who want a camera that takes knocks and can be used wet or dirty. Against rivals like the Olympus Tough TG-7 it is simpler and cheaper-feeling, with fewer features and no RAW capture, so buyers wanting better image quality or wireless sharing should look elsewhere.
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Lowest price we've seen: $376.95 on Nov 11 at Best Buy. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 11.
Owners treat the WG-90 as a tough point-and-shoot for wet, dusty or clumsy situations rather than a serious camera. They like the rugged build and macro ring light but complain about soft images, weak low-light performance and the lack of wireless sharing.
The Pentax WG-90 is a waterproof compact camera in blue. It has a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and an integrated lens with a 5x optical zoom, covering focal lengths from 5.0 mm to 25.0 mm. A 7.2x digital zoom is also available.
It captures still images up to 4608x3456 and records video up to 1920x1080 (Full HD). Focus can be automatic, using 9 AF points, or manual. Face detection and continuous drive are included, along with a built-in flash. The shutter speed range is 4 to 1/4000 second, and the minimum ISO is 125.
Photos are framed and reviewed on a 2.7-inch display with 230,000 pixels. The camera has a microphone port, an HDMI Type D output and a USB Micro-B port. It runs on a Li-Ion battery and does not have image stabilization, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC or GPS.
