Upgrade Guide
Kodak PixPro WPZ2→Kodak PIXPRO AZ405
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The PIXPRO AZ405 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most PixPro WPZ2 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the PIXPRO AZ405
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate6fps vs 3fps
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Battery life~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) vs 200 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 WPZ2 | PIXPRO AZ405 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | +0.2 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +1.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PixPro WPZ2 | PIXPRO AZ405 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £199 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Digital | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 6fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 176g | 350g (estimated) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (27–108 mm-eq f/3.0–6.6) | Fixed 40x zoom lens (24mm wide) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD | Single SD |
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