Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH7→Lumix TZ99
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GH7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ99
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
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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 | GH7 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.8 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -4.5 | ||
| Documentary | -3.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.7 | ||
| Landscape | -2.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -2.6 | ||
| Architecture | -2.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH7 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £493 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 322g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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