X-M5vs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount 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 x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £100 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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