Upgrade Guide

Lumix GM5→Lumix TZ60

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

You own

Lumix

GM5

£627 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ60

£198 used (-£429)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GM5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the TZ60

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Burst rate

10fps (5fps with continuous AF) vs 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life

~300 shots (CIPA) vs ~210 shots (CIPA)

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GM5	TZ60
Price	£627 used	£198 used
Released	2014	2014
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution	16MP	18MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/50
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 23-area, touch AF	Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~210 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	211g (with battery)	240g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, 1.17M dots (field-sequential)	Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots
Screen	3.0" fixed 16:9 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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