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EC35 vs PixPro WPZ2

Quick take: The EC35 is the most affordable; only the PixPro WPZ2 is weather sealed.

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.

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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 EC35Kodak · 2026PixPro WPZ2Kodak · 2019
Price £35Best£174
Sensor 35 mm film (full frame)1/2.3" BSI CMOS
Resolution —16.0MP
Video —1080p 30fps
Autofocus Fixed focus, 25mm f/10, 1/100 sTTL contrast-detect autofocus
Stabilisation —Digital
Burst Rate —3fps
Battery Life 1 × AA200 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 102gBest176g
Dimensions 119 × 65 × 41.5mm115 × 66 × 32mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder Optical direct-view finderNone — 3.0" LCD screen only
Screen —3.0" LCD
Mount Fixed lensFixed lens (27–108 mm-eq f/3.0–6.6)
Memory Cards —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
EC35
PixPro WPZ2
Fun & simple
8.1/10
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Portrait
—
2.4/10
Street
—
5.2/10
Travel
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5.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.9/10
Documentary
—
3.5/10
Landscape
—
3.6/10
Casual
—
5.3/10
Food
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2.8/10
Macro
—
1.8/10
Architecture
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2.7/10
Astrophotography
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1.5/10
Underwater
—
5.0/10

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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