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S1 II vs TZ99

Quick take: The S1 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the TZ99 is the most affordable; only the S1 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 S1 IILumix · 2025TZ99Lumix · 2025
Price £2,499£493Best
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS
Resolution 24.1MPBest20.3MP
Video Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit4K/30p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles)Contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S.Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate 70fps electronicBest10fps
Battery Life 360 shots (CIPA, LCD)380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 800g (with battery and card)322g (with battery and card)Best
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dotsNone (screen only)
Screen Fully articulating touchscreenTilting touchscreen
Mount L-mountFixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SDSingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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
S1 II
TZ99
Portrait
8.6/10
3.4/10
Street
6.4/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
2.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
2.8/10
Documentary
8.1/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
3.9/10
Landscape
7.0/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
4.7/10
Casual
5.3/10
6.1/10
Food
7.9/10
4.8/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.4/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
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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