Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS8 scores versus the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS8 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS8 and the WG-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and WG-M1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.