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GH5 II vs TZ99
Quick take: The TZ99 is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
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 | GH5 IILumix · 2021 | TZ99Lumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £493Best |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 322g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
GH5 II
TZ99
Portrait
5.7/10
3.4/10
Street
5.2/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.2/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.8/10
2.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.5/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
2.8/10
Documentary
6.2/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
3.9/10
Landscape
5.1/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.1/10
Food
6.2/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
2.4/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
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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