PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix G9 II
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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