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PixPro WPZ2vs D5

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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Nikon D5 Nikon D5 (2016) Starting from £1800 new Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife View D5

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 Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.

↓ 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

D5 (2016)

  • Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
  • Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
  • Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
  • Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree

Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PixPro WPZ2 (2021)D5 (2016)
Price £100 £1,800
Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 16.0MP 20.8MP
Video 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop)
Autofocus TTL contrast-detect autofocus Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type
Stabilisation Digital image stabilisation
Burst Rate 3fps 12fps mechanical
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~3780 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~194g 1405g (body only)
Dimensions 115 × 66 × 32mm 160 × 158.5 × 92mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None — 3.0" LCD screen only OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen 3.0" LCD 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount Standard 1/4" tripod thread Nikon F mount
Memory Cards microSD up to 512GB Dual XQD slots (XQD variant)
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0
Genre PixPro WPZ2D5
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wildlife
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
10.0
Wedding & Events
8.0
Street
8.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0

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

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