Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was released 4 years before the WG-30W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS8 matches up vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 features outer 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 Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 and the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WG-30W.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.