Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45→Kodak PIXPRO FZ55
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The PIXPRO FZ55 offers little measurable spec improvement over the PIXPRO FZ45. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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 FZ45 | PIXPRO FZ55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO FZ45 | PIXPRO FZ55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £129 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 16MP CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 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) | 106g | ↑ |
| 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 5x zoom lens (28mm wide) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (Class 10, up to 512GB) | Single SD |
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