Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ200→Lumix LX100 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The LX100 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the TZ200. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution17MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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 | TZ200 | LX100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.4 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ200 | LX100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £716 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch MOS | 17MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 17MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 11fps (5.5fps with continuous AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 340g (with battery) | 392g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.21", 2.33M dots | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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