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PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix S5 IIX

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 Lumix S5 IIX 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.

↓ 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

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
Genre PixPro WPZ2Lumix S5 IIX
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0

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

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