PixPro WPZ2vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £350 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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