PixPro WPZ2vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £469 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| 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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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