
In 2025, the Kodak Pixpro FZ55 cemented its role as the go-to budget compact camera for buyers who want a dedicated shooter without spending a fortune. And in a year dominated by 102MP headline-grabbers like the Fujifilm GFX100RF, and other high-resolution models, the tiny Kodak quietly kept showing up at the top of BCN+R, Amazon UK/US, and other major retailer rankings.
Yes – a simple 5x zoom compact from 2023 outsold some of the most technologically advanced compact cameras or point-and-shoot cameras ever made. And it costs only $139.99 / £114 / AU$250.