Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45→Kodak PixPro WPZ2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the PIXPRO FZ45. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the PixPro WPZ2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate3fps vs 1fps
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 WPZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +6.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | +4.3 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO FZ45 | PixPro WPZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £100 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16MP CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 3fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (2x AA batteries) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 175g (estimated) | ~194g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" LCD | |
| Mount | Fixed 4x zoom lens (27mm wide) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (Class 10, up to 512GB) | microSD up to 512GB |
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