Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS8 scores versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 has 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) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 against the WG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and WG-4.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.