PixPro WPZ2vs Z5
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 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) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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