PixPro WPZ2vs DC-G100D
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The dc-g100d has the highest resolution at 20mp; 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) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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