PixPro WPZ2vs S1 II
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid 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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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