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HERO vs PixPro WPZ2
Quick take: The PixPro WPZ2 has the highest resolution at 16MP; the PixPro WPZ2 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 2019
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
£174
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
PixPro WPZ2 — Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget: A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
PixPro WPZ2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | HEROGoPro · 2024 | PixPro WPZ2Kodak · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £174Best |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/2.3" BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 16.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 2.7K 60fps | 1080p 30fps |
| Autofocus | — | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth (applied in the Quik app) | Digital |
| Burst Rate | — | 3fps |
| Battery Life | — | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 86gBest | 176g |
| Dimensions | — | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | — | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed lens (15 mm-eq f/2.3) | Fixed lens (27–108 mm-eq f/3.0–6.6) |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (A2 V30) | 1× microSD |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
HERO
PixPro WPZ2
Travel
5.4/10
5.8/10
Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
3.5/10
Landscape
4.1/10
3.6/10
Underwater
3.7/10
5.0/10
Portrait
—
2.4/10
Street
—
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.9/10
Casual
—
5.3/10
Food
—
2.8/10
Macro
—
1.8/10
Architecture
—
2.7/10
Astrophotography
—
1.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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