Pentax WG-3

Zitat: The WG-3 is the 15th generation of Pentax´s ruggedized camera range, and it certainly shows. This is a solid product in more ways than one, both in terms of its build quality, ability to withstand most things that you could subject it to, and all-round handling and feature-set. The loud styling might not be to everyone´s tastes, but the Pentax WG-3 certainly fits the bill as a nigh-on indestructible camera fit for both family life and more extreme pastimes. As with most action cameras, though, image quality isn´t the WG-3´s strong point, and you´ll also have to pay a substantial premium for the extra on-board protection and peace of mind that the WG-3 offers. While the overall image quality isn´t bad, there are much better "ordinary" cameras available at this price-point, so you really need to make sure that you´ll use the WG-3 to the full to warrant the extra outlay. The Pentax WG-3 also suffers a little in comparison with some of its main rivals in terms of features - yesterday´s very similarly specced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 additionally boasted built-in wi-fi connectivity and a manual shooting mode, and you´ll have to pay more for the WG-3 GPS version to benefit from geo-tagging. Like the Olympus TG-2, though, the WG-3 does have a fast 25-100mm (eq.) f/2.0-4.9 lens that allows it to stand out from the crowd. So if you don´t mind the lack of built-in GPS and do like the bold styling, the Pentax Optio WG-3 is definitely a good choice for a camera that should withstand the "rigorous and demanding needs of the adventurous photo enthusiast".