Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ99→Lumix G9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the TZ99. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the G9 II
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 10fps
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Battery life680 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA)
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 | TZ99 | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.0 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.2 | ||
| Documentary | +4.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.9 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ99 | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £493 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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