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G90 vs TZ80
Quick take: The G90 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ80 is the most affordable; only the G90 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | G90Lumix · 2019 | TZ80Lumix · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £325 used | £312 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 18.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 533g (with battery) | 282g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.4 × 93.5 × 77.4mm | 112 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 2.0 Micro-B, micro HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote | Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B |
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
G90
TZ80
Portrait
5.3/10
3.6/10
Street
5.6/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
4.7/10
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Filmmaking
4.9/10
2.5/10
Documentary
5.5/10
3.4/10
Sports & Action
5.0/10
3.9/10
Landscape
5.0/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.5/10
Food
6.2/10
3.6/10
Macro
7.3/10
2.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
3.5/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
1.6/10
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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