Upgrade Guide

Lumix TZ99→Lumix FZ82D

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

You own

Lumix

TZ99

£493

2025

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Upgrade to

Lumix

FZ82D

£379 (-£114)

2024

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The FZ82D offers little measurable spec improvement over the TZ99. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	TZ99	FZ82D
Price	£493	£379
Released	2025	2024	↓
Sensor	20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS	18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS
Resolution	20MP	18MP	↓
Video	4K/30p	4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with face detection	Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)
Burst Rate	10fps	10fps
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	330 shots (CIPA, estimated)	↓
Weight	322g (with battery and card)	596g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	Tilting touchscreen	Fixed touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)	Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD (UHS-I)	Single SD (UHS-I)

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