Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ80→Lumix G90
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The G90 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most TZ80 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the G90
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation3 years newer (2019 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | TZ80 | G90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | +2.6 | ||
| Macro | +4.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ80 | G90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £312 used | £325 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 282g (with battery) | 533g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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