PixPro WPZ2vs ZV-1 II
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The zv-1 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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