PixPro WPZ2vs D5
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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