Upgrade Guide

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55→Kodak PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera

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

You own

Kodak

PIXPRO FZ55

£129

2022

→

Upgrade to

Kodak

PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera

£35 (-£94)

2025

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the PIXPRO FZ55. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera

Unchanged or similar

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 FZ55	PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
Portrait	1.3	0.7	-0.6
Street	3.0	3.1	+0.1
Travel	2.9	2.5	-0.4
Wedding & Events	0.8	0.4	-0.4
Documentary	1.5	0.8	-0.7
Landscape	1.6	0.9	-0.7
Casual	2.8	1.8	-1.0
Food	1.5	1.3	-0.2
Macro	1.0	0.7	-0.3
Architecture	1.4	0.7	-0.7
Astrophotography	0.8	0.9	+0.1
Fun & simple	6.6	6.7	+0.1

Full spec comparison

Spec	PIXPRO FZ55	PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
Price	£129	£35
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	1.6MP 1/4-inch CMOS
Resolution	16MP	2MP	↓
Video	1080p	Below 1080p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	1fps	1fps
Battery Life	200 shots	~80 shots (200mAh battery, estimated)	↓
Weight	106g	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 5x zoom lens (28mm wide)	Fixed 35mm f/2.4 lens
Memory Cards	Single SD	microSD (1GB-128GB)

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