Pentax Waterproof Cameras Offer Something for Everyone
Are you looking for durable waterproof cameras that can withstand cold temperatures on land or sea? The Pentax Optio W60 or Pentax W80 might be just the camera you’re looking for.
Pentax Optio W60: Waterproof Digital Camera Review
The Pentax Optio W60 is very durable and can be fully submerged underwater without any additional housing. It also has a 28 mm wide-angle capability. The wide angle allows you to capture landscapes, architecture, group photos, and close-up shots.
The camera features 10 megapixels and a 5x zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. Because of the camera’s enhanced design, you can operate it up to 13 feet underwater in extreme temperatures as cold as 14° F (or 10° C).
Pentax Optio W80: Underwater Digital Cameras
Not only is the Pentax Option W80 durable, but you can snap hundreds of underwater pictures and take up to two hours of video footage on a single charge! The Pentax Optio W80′s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet. Its Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the camera’s internal zoom lens helps repel water, grime, and finger marks.
The Pentax Optio W80 has a wide angle zoom lens that allows you to take tight shots as well as expansive landscape photographs. The camera has two basic modes: Auto Picture and Auto Macro.
With the Auto Picture mode, you can automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode for any given subject or scene. The Auto Macro Mode lets you automatically switch the camera’s focus range to macro in close-up applications.
Reviews on digital cameras show the following features and functions for the Optio w60 and Option w80 digital cameras:
| Pentax Option W60 Features | Pentax Option W80 Features |
| 10 Megapixel images | 12.1-Megapixel, 1/2.3-Inch CCD Imaging Sensor |
| Reinforced two layer polycarbonate plastic with aluminum plated body | Waterproof up to 16 feet (or 5 Meters) |
| Cold proof in temperatures as low as 14° F (or -10° C) | Cold proof in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C) |
| JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 dustproof against dirt, sand and dust. | Shockproof from drops up to 3.3 ft. (1 meter) |
| 5x optical zoom lens (with SP coating) | 5x internal optical zoom lens: 35mm equivalent |
| 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel color LCD monitor | 2.5-inch LCD monitor |
| Movie mode 1280 x 720 15fps, and 640 x 480 30fps (with audio and anti-shake) | 720p HD video mode |
| Built-in Flash (with auto, fill, and red-eye reduction modes) | Image stabilization: Pixel track SR, Digital SR, Movie SR |
| USB mass storage (compatible for PC and Mac operating systems) | USB computer and A/V output |
| Approximately 36.4 MB of internal memory | Shutter speed: 1/1500-1/4 (4 seconds in night scene mode) |
| Powered by rechargeable lithium-Ion batteries | Lithium-ion battery |
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