PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix S1R
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
View Lumix S1R
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.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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 S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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