Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ99→Lumix G9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The G9 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most TZ99 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the G9
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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 rate20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 10fps
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 | TZ99 | G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.1 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.0 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +2.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ99 | G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £493 | £549 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | 2× SD UHS-II |
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