Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ70→Lumix TZ90
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The TZ90 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most TZ70 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the TZ90
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Resolution20MP vs 12MP (+8MP)
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Battery life~380 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2017 vs 2015)
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 | TZ70 | TZ90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ70 | TZ90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £263 used | £449 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, focus peaking | 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) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) | |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 243g (with battery) | 322g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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