PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix S5 IIX
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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
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix 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) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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