Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528→Kodak PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the PIXPRO AZ528. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
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Generation6 years newer (2025 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution2MP (down from 16MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | PIXPRO AZ528 | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.3 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -1.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | -2.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -3.0 | ||
| Food | -2.0 | ||
| Macro | -1.8 | ||
| Architecture | -2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | +1.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO AZ528 | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £35 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 1.6MP 1/4-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 2MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | Below 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (estimated) | ~80 shots (200mAh battery, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 508g | 30g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Small fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 52x zoom lens (24-1248mm equivalent) | Fixed 35mm f/2.4 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | microSD (1GB-128GB) |
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