X-M5vs PixPro WPZ2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-M5 Fujifilm X-M5 (2024) Starting from £799 new Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans View X-M5
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Kodak PixPro WPZ2 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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre X-M5PixPro WPZ2
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
7.0
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Everyday
7.0
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