PixPro WPZ2vs Z7 II
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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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — |
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