Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 6 months prior to the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 grades versus the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 versus the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.