PixPro WPZ2vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
Quick take: The pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Pentax KF-mount |
| 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 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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