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TZ99 vs Ricoh G900SE
Quick take: The TZ99 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ99 is the most affordable; only the Ricoh G900SE is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·17 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 | TZ99Lumix · 2025 | Ricoh G900SERicoh · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £493Best | £799 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p | 1080p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA)Best | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 250gBest |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Fixed screen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Fixed rugged compact lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
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
TZ99
Ricoh G900SE
Portrait
3.4/10
2.8/10
Street
5.4/10
5.2/10
Travel
5.7/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.3/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
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Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
3.6/10
3.8/10
Sports & Action
3.9/10
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Landscape
3.8/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
4.7/10
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Casual
6.1/10
4.3/10
Food
4.8/10
3.2/10
Macro
5.2/10
2.9/10
Architecture
4.0/10
3.2/10
Astrophotography
2.4/10
2.2/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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Underwater
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5.2/10
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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