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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was released 6 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS8 scores vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax WG-1

 ZS8 WG-1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 WG-1 ZS8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-1

 ZS8 WG-1 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 against the WG-1.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and WG-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio WG-1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $350