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PIXPRO AZ255 vs TZ40
Quick take: The TZ40 has the highest resolution at 18MP; the PIXPRO AZ255 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PIXPRO AZ255Kodak · 2022 | TZ40Lumix · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | — |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 18.1MPBest |
| Video | 1080p | Full HD 1080p/50 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast AF; face detection, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 336g (body only, before AA batteries) | 198g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 108.3 × 58.9 × 27.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 920k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25x zoom lens (24mm wide) | Fixed Leica 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (up to 512GB) | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, micro HDMI, USB |
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
PIXPRO AZ255
TZ40
Portrait
3.3/10
3.0/10
Street
4.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
1.7/10
Documentary
3.5/10
3.1/10
Sports & Action
3.5/10
2.9/10
Landscape
3.3/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
3.8/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.4/10
Food
3.7/10
3.6/10
Macro
2.7/10
2.8/10
Architecture
3.3/10
3.3/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
1.6/10
Fun & simple
5.6/10
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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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