Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ99→Lumix GH5
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 GH5
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.0 | ||
| Documentary | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | -2.2 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ99 | GH5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £493 | £699 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 646g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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