Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ300→Lumix S9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The S9 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most TZ300 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the S9
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 10fps
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 | TZ300 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.7 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.8 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +3.4 | ||
| Macro | +3.1 | ||
| Architecture | +3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | -0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ300 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £869 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis image stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 337g (with battery and card) | 403g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) | Leica L mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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