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TZ95 vs A5000
Quick take: The TZ95 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 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 | TZ95Lumix · 2019 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £435 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 328g (with battery) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 112 × 68.8 × 41.6mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.21", 2.33M dots | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
TZ95
A5000
Portrait
4.1/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
3.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
4.1/10
3.1/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.3/10
Food
4.7/10
5.2/10
Macro
4.4/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
2.4/10
4.8/10
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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