Upgrade Guide

Lumix TZ99→Lumix TZ200

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

TZ99

£493

2025

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ200

£434 used (-£59)

2018

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The TZ200 offers little measurable spec improvement over the TZ99. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	TZ99	TZ200
Price	£493	£434 used
Released	2025	2018	↓
Sensor	20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS	20.1MP 1-inch MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/30p	4K/30p, Full HD 60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with face detection	Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate	10fps	10fps (6fps with continuous AF)
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	322g (with battery and card)	340g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Electronic, 0.21", 2.33M dots
Screen	Tilting touchscreen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots
Mount	Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)	Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent)
Memory Cards	Single SD (UHS-I)	Single SD slot

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