Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5 II→Lumix TZ99
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GH5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ99
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Generation4 years newer (2025 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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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 | GH5 II | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.3 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -3.3 | ||
| Documentary | -2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | -1.4 | ||
| Macro | -2.1 | ||
| Architecture | -1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 II | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £493 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 322g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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