PixPro WPZ2vs GH4
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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