PixPro WPZ2vs G85
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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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £350 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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