Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX7→Lumix TZ70
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the LX7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ70
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Generation3 years newer (2015 vs 2012)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (12MP)
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 | LX7 | TZ70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX7 | TZ70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £263 used | |
| Released | 2012 | 2015 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 10.1MP 1/1.7-inch MOS | 12.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 12MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | Full HD 1080p/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, focus peaking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps (6fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 298g (with battery) | 243g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional DMW-LVF2 electronic finder) | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/1.4-2.3) | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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