PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix GH5 II
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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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 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.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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 GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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