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TZ80 vs TZ90
Quick take: The TZ90 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ80 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 | TZ80Lumix · 2016 | TZ90Lumix · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £312 usedBest | £449 used |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 18.1MP | 20.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 282g (with battery)Best | 322g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112 × 64 × 38mm | 112 × 67.3 × 41.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B | 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
TZ80
TZ90
Portrait
3.6/10
4.0/10
Street
6.3/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
2.4/10
Filmmaking
2.5/10
2.7/10
Documentary
3.4/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
3.9/10
4.0/10
Landscape
3.4/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
4.7/10
4.8/10
Casual
4.5/10
4.6/10
Food
3.6/10
4.5/10
Macro
2.8/10
4.4/10
Architecture
3.5/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
1.6/10
2.3/10
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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