Pentax Optio WG-2 Digital Camera Review

Recording Options

The WG-2 can shoot 1080/60i video in the MPEG h.264 format, as well as 720/30p and VGA formats. A high-speed movie option is available as well, capturing 120 frames per second at a very low resolution. Find out how the performed in our video image quality test./r:link_to_content

Video Controls

Auto Controls

Video mode is entirely automatic. Scene modes and picture effects are not available while shooting movies, though there is a dedicated Underwater Movie setting.

Zoom

Focal length can be set prior to filming, but zoom is not available while movies are being recorded.

Focus

Focus is always accurate when clips begin filming, and from there, it's entirely out of the user's control. It can handle scenes with some motion (swimming underwater, for instance), but autofocus isn't quick or accurate enough to handle quick action.

Other Controls

Exposure compensation and white balance can be adjusted prior to filming.

Audio Features

Audio recording is limited to mono, with no additional options, features, or control.