Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was released 22 months earlier than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS8 matches up vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 vs the Efina.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and Efina.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.