Upgrade Guide
Lumix G85→Lumix TZ300
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the G85. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the TZ300
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Generation10 years newer (2026 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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.
| Genre | G85 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.3 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.1 | ||
| Documentary | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | -1.6 | ||
| Macro | -2.0 | ||
| Architecture | -0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G85 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £869 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis image stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 337g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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