Ricoh has just officilly announced the new Pentax WG-90 camera. It is designed to be rugged and waterproof with a 28mm to 140mm equivalent 5x optical zoom lens with integrated ring light. It has stated water resistance down to a depth of 14m (46′), shockproof against a fall from a height of 1.6m (5′) and freeze-proof against temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Ricoh has yet to share pricing but did say this model would replace the WG-80 in early 2024. The WG-90 will be offered in either blue or black body finishes.
Pentax WG-90 Specs
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $279 | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 125-6400 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | Digital only | |
| Uncompressed format | No | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal, basic | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–140 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 5× | |
| Maximum aperture | F3.5–5.5 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (7.2X) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm (19.69″) | |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (0.39″) | |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 2.7″ | |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | None | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | No | |
| Shutter priority | No | |
| Manual exposure mode | No | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | On, off | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | |
| Storage included | 68MB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Remote control | Yes (Wireless) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Durability | Waterproof, Shockproof | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | D-LI92 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
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