Typical price: £190
What is it: Waterproof 5-megapixel digital camera
What we think: A capable pocket camera that you can take snorkelling
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 July 2005
Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio WP, microphone, memory card, lens
We like:
Waterproof; take-anywhere size and design; broad range of user-friendly features; built-in help system; solid image quality
We don't like:
Waterproof to less than two metres and for only 30 minutes; doesn't float; mediocre autofocus and speed; well built, but not rugged for heavy outdoor use
You might also need:
SD/MMC card with a capacity of at least 128MB
CNET UK judgement:
This waterproof camera will deliver hours of summer and holiday fun, plus some decent pictures
Full review:
Waterproof to a depth of 1.5m, this compact, 5-megapixel point-and-shoot camera is ideal for snorkelling, poolside parties, boating and other water-related activities. A few performance issues aside, the slim Pentax Optio WP delivers plenty of user-friendly features and image quality that will satisfy most snapshot photographers. Continue Reading...
Pentax Optio WP History
15 Sep 2005 in Crave
Incoming: the evolutionary Pentax Optio 6 and WPi
No! Surely not! Not more updates from Pentax? The Optio 6 and Optio WPi bring you even more megapixels and, well, that's about it
Latest user reviews
November 4, 2005
Posted by: Bethanie Johnson
"A very good camera for the purpose we needed."
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