PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix GH6
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
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 Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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 GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The lumix gh6 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 GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| 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 GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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