EOS R5 Cvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
EOS R5 C (2022)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & hybrid commercial work
View EOS R5 C
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video, Documentary & Hybrid Commercial Work — EOS R5 C (2022): Canon's R5 reborn for cinema — 8K RAW unlimited, Cinema EOS colour science, and 45MP stills in a weather-sealed body.
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 R5 C (2022)
- Videographers and cinematographers who want Canon Cinema EOS quality in a compact, run-and-gun body
- Hybrid photographers who shoot high-end stills and need 8K RAW video capability in the same body
- Documentary filmmakers who want unlimited recording with a built-in fan
- RF lens owners who want to add a dedicated cinema body to their Canon system
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 r5 c has the highest resolution at 45mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 C (2022) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £100 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.0 × 88.0mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 12G-SDI, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm XLR via adapter, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 C | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| 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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