PixPro WPZ2vs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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