Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W80

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS8 scores vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS8 compared to the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and W80.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ZS8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.