Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was launched 4 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF8 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF8 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer GF8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.