PixPro WPZ2vs Go Gen 2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak PixPro WPZ2 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 (2021) Starting from £100 new Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget View PixPro WPZ2
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Polaroid Go Gen 2 Polaroid Go Gen 2 (2022) Starting from £85 new Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact View Go Gen 2

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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)
Genre PixPro WPZ2Go Gen 2
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Everyday
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wildlife
7.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Low Light
4.0
Landscape
4.0
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