Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Black 2020
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Black 2020
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a highly regarded mirrorless camera, especially for video and stills in the Micro Four Thirds system. Users consistently praise its excellent image stabilization, weather sealing, and compact, ergonomic design. Many consider it a great value, particularly in kit bundles, though some note autofocus can be unreliable, especially in low light or video, and the kit lens is adequate but not exceptional in low light.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great 4K video quality
- Weather-sealed and durable
- Good ergonomics and controls
Cons
- Autofocus unreliable in video
- Kit lens mediocre in low light
- No headphone jack
- Slightly larger than some mirrorless
- Bulky kit lens
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
The Kodak PixPro WPZ2 is a well-received waterproof camera, praised for its rugged build, ease of use, and good photo quality for the price. Users found it ideal for beach, snorkeling, and travel adventures, with many noting the value for money. Some criticisms include mediocre battery life, a dated LCD screen, and occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Waterproof and rugged
- Great value for money
- Easy to use
- Good photo quality
- Wi-Fi transfer feature
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- Outdated LCD screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- App requires airplane mode trick
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 49★ | 25 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 | — |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 800 shots | 2000 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✗ |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) | USB 2.0 micro-B |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average af (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022 offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
