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S1R II vs TZ99
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the TZ99 is the most affordable; only the S1R 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 | S1R IILumix · 2025 | TZ99Lumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £493Best |
| Sensor | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 44.3MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 820g (with battery and card) | 322g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 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
S1R II
TZ99
Portrait
8.8/10
3.4/10
Street
6.3/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
2.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
7.7/10
2.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
8.3/10
3.9/10
Landscape
7.7/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
4.7/10
Casual
5.2/10
6.1/10
Food
8.3/10
4.8/10
Macro
8.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
8.1/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
7.1/10
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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