PixPro WPZ2vs OM-5
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The om-5 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-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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