PixPro WPZ2vs Lumix S9
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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