Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5→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. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ99
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Generation8 years newer (2025 vs 2017)
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 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -3.0 | ||
| Documentary | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.2 | ||
| Landscape | -1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | +2.2 | ||
| Food | -1.1 | ||
| Macro | -1.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £493 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 646g (body only) | 322g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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