PixPro WPZ2vs Leica SL3
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid 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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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 SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Quick take: The leica sl3 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 SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £6,499 |
| 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, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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