PixPro WPZ2vs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 has the highest resolution at 16mp; 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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | ~194g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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