Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5 II→Lumix TZ60

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

You own

Lumix

GH5 II

£979

2021

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Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ60

£89 used (-£889)

2014

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The TZ60 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GH5 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5 II	TZ60
Price	£979	£89 used
Released	2021	2014	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution	20MP	18MP	↓
Video	Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log	Full HD 1080p/50
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection	Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	9fps	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	410 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	727g (with battery and card)	240g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF	Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots
Screen	Fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Dual SD (UHS-II)	Single SD slot

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