Upgrade Guide
Lumix G90→Lumix TZ60
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The TZ60 offers little measurable spec improvement over the G90. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (18MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 | G90 | TZ60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.7 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -2.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.4 | ||
| Food | -2.9 | ||
| Macro | -4.6 | ||
| Architecture | -1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G90 | TZ60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £325 used | £198 used | |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | Full HD 1080p/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 533g (with battery) | 240g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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