Enhanced shock resistance tough enough to pass a 2.0 m drop test: Despite its small size and light weight, the G700 has strengthened glass at the lens front surface and body protectors added at strategic points. This toughness enabled it to withstand 2.0 m drops in 26 positions (6 surfaces, 8 corners, and 12 edges) in testing conforming to US Department of Defense “MIL Standard 810F.” Furthermore, it also passes this test with the power on.
IPX8 equivalent water resistance enables two hours of use at 5 m depth: Water resistance is rated at JIS/IEC waterproof protection grade 8 so the G700 can handle two hours of underwater photography at a depth of 5 m. In addition to use at wet sites, the G700 can also be used for shooting in the rain, and it can be washed in water if it gets dirty.
Toughness for the most demanding sites: Dust resistance, at JIS/IEC dustproof protection grade 6, guards against infiltration by dust and sand. The G700 can also shoot in cold environments, with cold resistance able to handle temperatures down to -10°C.
Chemical resistance: Sodium hypochlorite, ethanol or liquid chlorine dioxide can be used in addition to water wash to keep the camera cleaned and ready for use.
Extended operation time for up to about 360 pictures: Approximately 360 pictures* can be taken with the rechargeable battery provided. The dissipation of battery power can be reduced by specifying synchro monitor mode, which turns the picture display off when the camera is not being operated.
AAA Alkaline batteries can also be used: In addition to the high-capacity rechargeable battery included, the G700 can also be powered with readily available AAA-size alkaline batteries. With these batteries, approximately 40 shots* can be taken. So you can quickly recover from the battery depletion that can occur in periods of long use.
Filter use possible: You can also attach commercially available 37 mm diameter filters, which are effective for preventing lens scratching and condensation.
Operation controls easy to use even wearing gloves: Featuring relatively large buttons, the operation controls are arranged in a simple design that enables easy operation even with gloves on