Upgrade Guide

Lumix FZ72→Lumix TZ60

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

FZ72

£51 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ60

£198 used (+£147)

2014

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the FZ72. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the TZ60

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	FZ72	TZ60
Price	£51 used	£198 used
Released	2013	2014	↑
Sensor	16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution	16MP	18MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080i/50	Full HD 1080p/50
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking	Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	9fps (5fps with continuous AF)	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	606g (with battery)	240g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots	Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)	Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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