Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZS8 was brought out 5 months after the K-r so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 scores versus the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS8 compared to the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and K-r.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS8 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.