Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-10

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 23 months before the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS8 matches up against the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS8 versus the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WG-10.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.