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TZ100 vs TZ40
Quick take: The TZ100 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ40 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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 | TZ100Lumix · 2016 | TZ40Lumix · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £205 used | — |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch MOS | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MPBest | 18.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | Full HD 1080p/50 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus | Contrast AF; face detection, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 312g (with battery) | 198g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 110.5 × 64.5 × 44.3mm | 108.3 × 58.9 × 27.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 920k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 10x zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent, f/2.8-5.9) | Fixed Leica 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B | Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, micro HDMI, USB |
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
TZ100
TZ40
Portrait
4.1/10
3.0/10
Street
6.4/10
5.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.5/10
1.7/10
Filmmaking
3.0/10
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Documentary
3.6/10
3.1/10
Sports & Action
3.9/10
2.9/10
Landscape
3.9/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
3.8/10
Casual
4.5/10
4.4/10
Food
3.9/10
3.6/10
Macro
3.0/10
2.8/10
Architecture
3.8/10
3.3/10
Astrophotography
2.3/10
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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