PixPro WPZ2vs Go Gen 2
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £85 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | ~194g | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | N/A |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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