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PIXPRO AZ653 vs TZ99
Quick take: The PIXPRO AZ653 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the PIXPRO AZ653 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PIXPRO AZ653Kodak · 2024 | TZ99Lumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349Best | £493 |
| Sensor | 20.68MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.7MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps (with RAW support) | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (estimated) | 380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 565g (estimated) | 322g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF (diopter-adjustable) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 65x zoom lens (24-1560mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PIXPRO AZ653
TZ99
Portrait
4.2/10
3.4/10
Street
4.6/10
5.4/10
Travel
4.7/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.3/10
Documentary
3.4/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
3.9/10
Landscape
3.5/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.1/10
Food
3.8/10
4.8/10
Macro
2.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
3.9/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
2.4/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.4/10
Filmmaking
—
2.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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