Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 24 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS8 scores against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 features external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.