Upgrade Guide
Yashica X Peanuts→Yashica DZ-100 Hello Kitty
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X Peanuts. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the DZ-100 Hello Kitty
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Battery lifeRechargeable Li-ion, 700 mAh vs ~150 shots (650mAh battery, estimated)
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 | X Peanuts | DZ-100 Hello Kitty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | +0.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +0.3 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | -0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X Peanuts | DZ-100 Hello Kitty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109 | £119 | |
| Released | 2025 | — | |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS (interpolated up to 30MP) | Small digital sensor (5MP native, up to 44MP interpolated) | |
| Resolution | 5MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/720p/480p | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Fixed focus, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~150 shots (650mAh battery, estimated) | Rechargeable Li-ion, 700 mAh | ↑ |
| Weight | 256g (with battery) | 113g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 2.4" LCD (no viewfinder) | |
| Screen | Fixed 2.4" IPS screen, no touch | — | |
| Mount | Fixed f/3.2 lens, no zoom (8x electronic zoom only) | — | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (up to 64GB) | — |
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