Upgrade Guide

Lumix TZ40→Lumix FZ72

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

You own

Lumix

TZ40

No UK price today

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

FZ72

£51 used

2013

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the TZ40. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the FZ72

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	TZ40	FZ72
Price	—	£51 used
Released	2013	2013
Sensor	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS	16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS
Resolution	18MP	16MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	Full HD 1080i/50
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, touch AF	Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)	9fps (5fps with continuous AF)	↓
Battery Life	~300 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	198g (with battery)	606g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed Leica 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent)	Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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