Upgrade Guide

Lumix TZ40→Lumix TZ60

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

You own

Lumix

TZ40

No UK price today

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ60

£198 used

2014

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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 TZ60

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	TZ60
Price	—	£198 used
Released	2013	2014	↑
Sensor	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution	18MP	18MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	Full HD 1080p/50
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, touch AF	Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)	10fps (5fps with continuous AF)
Battery Life	~300 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)
Weight	198g (with battery)	240g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Fixed Leica 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent)	Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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