Upgrade Guide

Kodak PIXPRO FZ45→Kodak PIXPRO C1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Kodak

PIXPRO FZ45

£99

2022

→

Upgrade to

Kodak

PIXPRO C1

£94 (-£5)

2025

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the PIXPRO FZ45. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the PIXPRO C1

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	PIXPRO FZ45	PIXPRO C1
Price	£99	£94
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	16MP CMOS	Small CMOS (resolution not published)
Resolution	16MP	—
Video	1080p	1080p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	1fps	1fps
Battery Life	~200 shots (2x AA batteries)	~200 shots
Weight	175g (estimated)	115g	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	None (screen only)
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	Fixed screen, no touch
Mount	Fixed 4x zoom lens (27mm wide)	Fixed wide-angle lens (no zoom)
Memory Cards	Single SD (Class 10, up to 512GB)	microSD (unlike the rest of the Pixpro range, which uses standard SD)

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