Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Camera

It seems to me that these outdoorsy types that are relying on new fangled high technology are just setting themselves up for failure but I can’t help but admit I’m jealous of some of these gadgets. Take the new Optio WG-1 GPS camera from Pentax.

Yes, Pentax. It’s a compact and extremely rugged little point and shoot camera (that comes in black, yellow, and green) with a 14 megapixel sensor
There’s a 5X optical zoom that give you decent range and a 2.7 inch LCD on the back (which seems kind of small in comparison with the rest of these puppy’s spec’s).
It’s also shockproof and “crushproof” as long as whatever is crushing it doesn’t weigh more than 220 pounds. You can even take it for a dive down to 33 feet without risking compromise waterproofing.
The integrated GPS is great too but I wouldn’t buy the camera just for the GPS. In fact, if you want one without, you can get it for $50 less (and in purple!)
Another of the cool and probably understated benefits is that this camera will shoot in sub zero temperatures. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to take candid snapshots on a ski trip but having a shooter that actually works in the cold will definitely make it a lot easier.
It will shoot HD video but only in 720p (though there is a handy HDMI out).
It’s not exactly cheap at $399 but it beats replacing a $200 camera every time you go on a bit of an adventure.
Head over to the Pentax Imagine website for an introduction to the next member of your Zombie apocalypse Survival Party.