PixPro WPZ2vs Leica Q3
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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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.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
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
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 743g |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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