EOS M5vs PixPro WPZ2
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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