Upgrade Guide
Kodak PixPro WPZ2→Kodak PIXPRO FZ55
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the PixPro WPZ2. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the PIXPRO FZ55
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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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 FZ55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -2.2 | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.1 | ||
| Documentary | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | -2.5 | ||
| Food | -1.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PixPro WPZ2 | PIXPRO FZ55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £129 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Digital | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots | |
| Weight | 176g | 106g | ↑ |
| 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 5x zoom lens (28mm wide) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD | Single SD |
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