Upgrade Guide
Pentax WG-8→Pentax KF
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The KF improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most WG-8 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the KF
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate6fps vs 1fps
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Battery life~410 shots (CIPA) vs 340 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | WG-8 | KF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.1 | ||
| Casual | -1.1 | ||
| Food | +2.4 | ||
| Macro | +2.4 | ||
| Architecture | +2.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | -2.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | WG-8 | KF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £700 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 6fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 242g (with battery and card) | 643g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Fixed zoom lens | Pentax KF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (FlashAir compatible) + 27MB internal buffer | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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