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PIXPRO FZ45 vs PixPro WPZ2
Quick take: The PIXPRO FZ45 is the most affordable; only the PixPro WPZ2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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 2021
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 (2021)
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 | PIXPRO FZ45Kodak · 2022 | PixPro WPZ2Kodak · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £111Best | £174 |
| Sensor | 16MP CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 3fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (2x AA batteries) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 175g (estimated)Best | ~194g |
| Dimensions | — | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 4x zoom lens (27mm wide) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (Class 10, up to 512GB) | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB | 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
PIXPRO FZ45
PixPro WPZ2
Portrait
1.3/10
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Street
2.9/10
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Travel
2.8/10
9.0/10
Wedding & Events
0.8/10
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Documentary
1.5/10
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Landscape
1.5/10
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Casual
2.7/10
7.0/10
Food
1.5/10
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Macro
0.9/10
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Architecture
1.4/10
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Astrophotography
0.8/10
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Fun & simple
6.6/10
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Underwater
—
9.0/10
Sports & Action
—
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.0/10
Wildlife
—
7.0/10
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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