PixPro WPZ2vs Q
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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