PixPro WPZ2vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The om system om-1 mark ii 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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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