Upgrade Guide
Lumix L10→Lumix TZ99
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the L10. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ99
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Battery life380 shots (CIPA) vs 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | L10 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.9 | ||
| Street | -1.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.8 | ||
| Documentary | -2.6 | ||
| Landscape | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | -1.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.6 | ||
| Architecture | -2.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | L10 | TZ99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £493 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 322g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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