Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | TZ99 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.8 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.4 | ||
| Landscape | +0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.4 | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
| Spec | TZ99 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £493 | £649 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 333g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
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