PENTAX Imaging Company will announce this week a 5 MP OptioWP digital camera with an optional underwater housing unit (JIS Class 8 water resistant rating). The camera will have a 3X optical zoom and be able to take pictures up to five feet underwater. The camera will weigh 4.2 ounces and feature a 2-inch LCD, 10 MB built-in memory, and a 30 fps video mode. Expect an April 2005 ship date, with a sub-$400 MSRP.
