Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ95→Lumix TZ300
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the TZ95. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TZ300
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
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 | TZ95 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Food | -0.5 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ95 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £435 used | £849 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis image stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 10fps | |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 328g (with battery) | 337g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.21", 2.33M dots | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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