Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was revealed 17 months after the W90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS8 matches up vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 has outer 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 W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 and the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and W90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.