Upgrade Guide
Lumix G85→Lumix TZ99
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The TZ99 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most G85 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the TZ99
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Battery life380 shots (CIPA) vs ~330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation9 years newer (2025 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 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | -1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | +2.0 | ||
| Food | -1.0 | ||
| Macro | -1.8 | ||
| Architecture | -0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G85 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £493 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| 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) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 322g (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 | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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