Upgrade Guide
Lumix TZ99→Lumix L10
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 L10
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Burst rate30fps vs 10fps
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
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 | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.8 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | -2.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | TZ99 | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £493 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and card) | 508g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD |
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