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PixPro WPZ2vs GH5

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 GH5 Lumix GH5 (2017) Starting from £699 new Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting View GH5

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, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.

↓ 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

GH5 (2017)

  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up

Quick take: The gh5 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)GH5 (2017)
Price £100 £699
Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.0MP 20.3MP
Video 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus TTL contrast-detect autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation Digital image stabilisation IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate 3fps 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~194g 725g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 115 × 66 × 32mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None — 3.0" LCD screen only EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen 3.0" LCD 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount Standard 1/4" tripod thread Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards microSD up to 512GB Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre PixPro WPZ2GH5
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
7.0

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

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