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PixPro WPZ2vs GH4

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak PixPro WPZ2 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 (2021) Starting from £100 new Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget View PixPro WPZ2
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Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4

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.

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

↓ Full specifications below

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

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Quick take: The gh4 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PixPro WPZ2 (2021)GH4 (2014)
Price £100 £349
Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.0MP 16.1MP
Video 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus TTL contrast-detect autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation Digital image stabilisation None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate 3fps 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~500 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~194g 560g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 115 × 66 × 32mm 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None — 3.0" LCD screen only EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen 3.0" LCD 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
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, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre PixPro WPZ2GH4
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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