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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 6 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 scores vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS ZS8 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 ZS8 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 features physical measurements 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 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 against the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (210g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
38
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (210 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
47
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
30
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (210g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
30
 really wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 no external mic port
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $275 $300