Upgrade Guide

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55→Kodak PIXPRO AZ255

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

You own

Kodak

PIXPRO FZ55

£129

2022

→

Upgrade to

Kodak

PIXPRO AZ255

£189 (+£60)

2022

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the PIXPRO FZ55. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the PIXPRO AZ255

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Full spec comparison

Spec	PIXPRO FZ55	PIXPRO AZ255
Price	£129	£189
Released	2022	2022
Sensor	16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	1080p	1080p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	1fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	200 shots	~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated)	↑
Weight	106g	336g (body only, before AA batteries)	↓
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 5x zoom lens (28mm wide)	Fixed 25x zoom lens (24mm wide)
Memory Cards	Single SD	Single SD (up to 512GB)

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