Panasonic Lumix TZ90 Review | 4K Test Video + Photos

[@MarlonKingShow]

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[@BOOSTEDLASER]

what point and shoot $450 or less has the best stabil on video? (like Gopro 8)

[@maribarton1916]

Thanks for this.its now 2023 & I'm about to buy this camera.Your vid convinced me .😊

[@johan9388]

How is it? I just ordered it aswell

[@rnyll]

​@@johan9388any updates? Just saw this in the secondhand market in my area. Any thoughts/suggestions?

[@DJAYPAZ]

A few things I discovered about this camera. It has a manual focus ring, can do focus stacking and can be remotely controlled from a smart phone or tablet.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thanks for sharing, really handy to know 😀

[@donnacampbell6967]

I was torn between the Lumix and the Sony and Canon compact zoom travel camera's I went for the Lumix TZ95 it just looks so solid and durable chuck it into my panniers forget about it until I see something the others looked just a bit flimsy. Really cool video Thx

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thanks Donna, glad you are happy with your choice, I got to try the TZ90 last year and got some really good photos and videos with it and as you say, very well built. All the best 😀

[@luciasp0331]

do you believe there'll be a big difference between the tz80 and this one?? 'cause I'm very unsure what to buy. I don’t need it in a professional way, basically i need to have a good video quality and good stable(?) zoom as i intend to bring it with me to a concert. 😅

[@maximolinareal]

it's basically the same I recommend you to buy the sz70 for the price and esp if you buy it for concerts

[@pedrolopes4778]

Very interesting camera. Thanks for sharing this review. I'm personally not a fan of compact cameras, but really enjoyed this review. The various situations evaluted on this video seem to wrap up the main questions a buyer would have prior to committing to a purchase. Nice!

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thanks Pedro, appreciated, yes tried to cover off as much as possible with this review and user test

[@linking-it]

@@MarlonKingShow not near enough,

[@spirittravels.]

How does videoquality compare to DJI pocket ? Is it useable for travel blogs? Stabilization any good? Can you plug in microphone? Can you Xfer video to smartphone with WiFi? Cheers.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey, it doesn't have a mic in and stabilisation wise the pocket would be a lot better, in fairness sounds like you are more video focused in which case the dji pocket 2 is best. This does have WiFi mode though I didnt test it connected to my phone at the time. Main pro with this is the super zoom. Hope that helps,

[@spirittravels.]

@@MarlonKingShow Yes thanks. Great Zoom and Video quality, but stabilization isn't great.

[@saraeoff646]

how good at closeups? like really close flowers.

[@hephaestusofficial]

Hello Marlon! Thank you for this video. I'd like to ask, as I see you're a musician, the reason I'm looking into buying a camera is to upgrade from using my phone's camera to shoot music covers in my home. Would this be a good option for that? I currencly use a Redmi 10 Pro and I don't know if buying a camera would be worth the upgrade over the phone. Also around the budget of that camera, would you think there are any other good options? Thank you!

[@MarlonKingShow]

Heya, glad I could help. And with regards to your question. Its a real tough one. Lots of cameras that are reasonable, same as camera phones. Personally, I use the canon g7x mk2. Its got a bigger sensor, great stabilisation which is good for video and is around £400-500. Difficult to get anything better for less. Over £500 you could consider mirrorless cameras. Sony are super sharp and great in low light but bad with stabilisation. Hope that helps, I have both a Sony mirrorless and the g7x and use both for video.

[@giulianagrasso4964]

hi, i am thinking about buying this camera tomorrow, and i would like to start vlogging and making videos, how is the microphone, did you recorded everything with a built in microphone? did you checked it for photos at nighttime? please let me know! (:

[@MarlonKingShow]

Heya Giuliana, I can confirm that all the example video footage was using the inbuilt microphone. I have had a look through my sample photos, unfortunately I do not have any night photos to comment on. it should be okay for some basic night shots, but usually night filming requires fast lens and large sensor of which this camera is not in that price range. Hope that helps and hope you enjoy your new purchase tomorrow :) All the best.

[@Gamermikkel]

did u buy it and its is good? i will start buying a camera too:)

[@boluolatunji4889]

Also would you say that the tz90 is better than other using a phone? e.g. IPhone 12

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hi Bolu, I would say, if you want complete control then the camera is better. However, photos and video straight from the iPhone 12 may look better than the tz90. so if you don't plan to edit much that is the best way to practise and get started. If you own the iPhone 12 and want to get next level camera I would look at 1 inch sensor compacts like g7x mk2 or 3, rx100 mk4 onwards or zv1. Lots more options if you venture on to mirrorless but can get expensive and more bulky. If you are after long zoom the the tz90 will have better image quality on zooms than mobile phones. Hope that helps with your decision.

[@dariovirgilio8895]

Hi i'm from italy i live in milan Good video and questions Today have you this "compact camera" that you use or in 2022 you have changethis one with another cam another sensor or mark?...

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hi Dario, I mainly use the Canon G7X mk2 these days. Has a 1 inch sensor for better detail and low light, but a lot less zoom. Hope that helps. All the best from the UK.

[@pkerry12]

does it have dlog or flat colour profiles? for videos? does it have HDR? does it have a mic output to an external mic?

[@maddynmad]

Is this a good camera for KZbin videos which will be shot indoors, like say an informative video or a podcast?

[@maddynmad]

Also can I go for tz90 or tz95?

[@MarlonKingShow]

I would probably say this camera is better for outdoors due to its zoom lens it's not the best for lower light situations. Something like the Canon g7x or Sony rx100 would produce a lot better results for videos and indoor filming.

[@maddynmad]

@@MarlonKingShow thank you. 👍

[@farrzero]

Very nice camera. I really liked the zoom and the video with the bees

[@MarlonKingShow]

I think this camera would be great for wildlife with the zoom it has.

[@rkvid3692]

Is it good for street photography? can the battery be charged by a simple cable or do I need to carry a separate charger?

[@rolandkeith5322]

Good video and thanks for making it I do have a question on this cam though and that is...... Can you use this cam for live streaming ?

[@nowayy5585]

I was wondering the same thing

[@maybethistimenow]

Great video. What SD card did you use for 4K videos?

[@fabrizio90roma]

Perfect review of a camera, i love your style 👍🏻

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey, thank you 😎

[@Chippyeater]

Does it shoot raw ?

[@RokPodaro]

I really like to know how is it real quality for stills,from wide till maximum end,when zoomed in? Thanks

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hiya Nikola, I have provided some samples of photos taken on my website, here. Hope this helps. Photos taken on TZ90: marlonvlogger.co.uk/video-cameras/panasonic-tz90/

[@mariestadler8643]

Can you attach and external mic. How long does the battery last? I am looking for a second camera for cooking videos.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey Marie. There is no external mic at this price point. Battery wise i was out filming stop start for about an hour no problem. I didnt try it non stop. You will find a lot of cameras will stop recording after 30 minutes and you have to repress the record button.

[@aebonne]

is it wise to record it on 4k with 30fps or just stick with 1080p 60fps?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Depends what type of footage you are going for. For everyday, 1080p at 60fps is very flexible.

[@aebonne]

@@MarlonKingShow I'm going to try it for the first time recording a concert. Most likely a maximum of 4mins per performance. I know this cam sucks at low light but i would love to give it a try. The optical zoom is what I'm after when I bought this camera. So i just want to know if there's any big difference when u record it on 4k? Or 1080p? Because i'm seeing comments they just look the same... In terms of the video quality? Appreciate much!^^

[@shimnaman]

Can you do a comparison with tz 80 and tz 100.?

[@RN0010]

Hi . How about low lights photos and videos ? Some i have seen the low lights of this camera not quite good.. is it frue?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Heya, due to this being a smaller sensor camera, you will notice more grain in darker shots when the higher iso levels are used. This is normal across all cameras but ones with a bigger sensor are better and show less grain. For this price point it is pretty reasonable. If you can afford it, a 1 inch sensor is better like the g7x mark ii or rx100 range.

[@AndysDiary]

Marlon coming through with the review video 👊 been looking into smaller cameras for vlogging so I don't have to mess around with my cannon. Didn't even consider this one so this video is well timed 😁 cheers dude

[@MarlonKingShow]

Oh cool man, no probs. Glad timing was on point for you 😃 Yeah this one can get over shadowed with the likes of the rx100 range but that's so much more expensive. What you get for the price with this is impressive.

[@AndysDiary]

@@MarlonKingShow yeah man, you came in clutch haha. yeah that's the thing, i was looking at the G7X MK2 and its like £500 pushing £600 with accessories and im like, my cannon wasn't even that much lol bit pricey for what i would use it for so i was excited to see you had done this lol

[@MarlonKingShow]

I do love my g7x mark 2, but it only has 4x optical and no 4k. And as you say, still very pricey. Well let me know what you get, always interested 😃

[@AndysDiary]

@@MarlonKingShow ah okay I see, so there's already a plus in this category then isn't there if you get 4k for less money 🤷 I will do yes 😁

[@MarlonKingShow]

Exactly that, 4k is future proofing kinda. That's how I see it.

[@Gamermikkel]

How works a microphone to this camera i just buy one, is there a settings or this camera cant used usb connections?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey, for an external microphone, you will need to record it to an external device such as your phone or external recorder then sync it with the video in video editing software.

[@peggyarndt2430]

how is it taking sunset and moon pics wildlife to

[@CTOInformation]

Does it have a limited time for 4K video recording? any issues when you recorded for a long 4k video? thanks.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hiya, it will cut out after 15 minutes maximum recording time in 4K in MP4 mode. If you are recording it a hot environment it may be less. That said even some RX100s and latest G7XIII struggle to get 10 minutes in 4K so for a compact this is pretty good.

[@CTOInformation]

@@MarlonKingShow thx!

[@sotosnik]

Still waiting for a compact for filming continuously 1080p

[@mspancakeph2572]

Is it good for singing covers?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Should be okay, but if its indoors you will need additional lighting and I would recommend a separate microphone for best results (you would need to sync the microphone in your video editor).

[@andrewcalldridge1644]

Very useful ! Thanks for posting ...

[@MarlonKingShow]

Glad I could help 😎

[@HalfbloodPixie]

I like the look of this camera! It’s nice hearing a British accent ^_^!’n

[@MarlonKingShow]

Yeah it's pretty smart. Haha, I sometimes forget I have an accent 🤣

[@linking-it]

lol

[@polamra]

The microphone sounds really good

[@Ackerman064]

Is it good for photography?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Its reasonable at this price point. Main feature you are paying for is the optical zoom. However you do lose light when fully zoomed. I provided photo examples here (link also in description) marlonvlogger.co.uk/video-cameras/panasonic-tz90/

[@Ackerman064]

@@MarlonKingShow i need a camera for photography whats the best camera for photography under 400? also are compact cameras good for photography ? if yes then which one is the best budget photography compact camera

[@MarlonKingShow]

I would try and buy a camera with a 1 inch sensor, either the canon g7x or Sony rx100 range. Under 400 is tough as if you have a newer phone, they generally take good photos, better than a lot of sub 400 cameras.

[@Ackerman064]

The rx100 is probably better Btw is the rx100 iii better than nikon d3500 at photography and videos And what about rx100 vs panasonic lx15eb

[@MarlonKingShow]

@@Ackerman064 I have the g7x and love it. My dad has the rx100 both really good. As for mk3 vs 3500.. spec wise not much in it. You will have a lot more options lens wise with the nikon and sensor is bigger. if that route is something you are serious about its best to ensure you start on the right brand so any lenses purchases can stay with you(you would need to research that part). If you want a one size fits all portable rig then you can't go wrong with the rx100. But it will always feel like a point and click compared with having a real lens in your hands.

[@ainidion1757]

Hello i have a question i bought the panasonic tz90 camera this year in hopes to have a good quality for my singing covers what i didnt know before buying this camera js that it didnt have a microphone jack thus my the quality of my voice relies on the mic of the camera. I wanna improve the quality of my voice will i still be able to use microphone and camera at the same time and if yes how? Thank you :)

[@MarlonKingShow]

Heya, yes it certainly is possible, you can record audio separately and then sync up in a video editing software. Here is one approach you can do with your phone... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXOl62emNKDmqM

[@mikehunt2667]

Get a 2nd hand zoom h4n

[@robinrai4973]

If you know, how does it compare to the HX99? Thanks

[@boluolatunji4889]

Hi I want to get this as my first beginner camera, would you recommend?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey, this is a good starter camera as long as you are not comparing it like for like with mobile phones as the last 12 months phone cameras have got a lot better.

[@boluolatunji4889]

@@MarlonKingShow Thanks for replying, Also if I’m not planning to vlog with the camera or that interested in the zoom, do you think their any reason to buy this one?

[@MarlonKingShow]

I would say if you don't need to vlog or zoom probably stick with your camera phone.

[@TheAbsorbant]

Did you ever do one of these for the HX99? This is the kind of thing I missed in the comparison video.

[@rep3e4]

Thanks

[@markriley7472]

Regarding phones, then sure- they can be very good. BUT if you want the best camera phone, then what you pay on a contract over 2-3 years is going to cost MORE than say an mft/mirrorless camera with a great kit lens, or even one of Fuji's X series cameras (even an X100T or V would cost LESS than some contracts!). These TZ cameras simply give us more choice at a lower price-not everyone wants or can afford the latest phones which will still not better many cheaper cameras!!

[@MarlonKingShow]

Agree, phone prices are silly money these days, and a £400 can pretty much do 99% of what the £1k+ can. Cameras, are a different ball game, entry level ones like this will not necessarily give you "better" quality, but give you things like a viewfinder, flip screen, optical zoom that just are not possible on phones. Phone photos are generally over processed so you should have more room for editing with files from a camera also.

[@phil4540]

Hi mate, when I take photos with my tz90 the sky comes out white and the photo is really over exposed. Do you know how to fix this? Thanks a lot

[@nfarrell87]

What would you pick between this and the canon PowerShot SX740

[@MarlonKingShow]

If you need a viewfinder, get the Panasonic, if you want slightly longer zoom, get the canon.

[@jairocolombo4410]

@@MarlonKingShow in photos and vídeos, which one you prefer?

[@Itsme-so3vk]

What time limit of 4k recording?

[@roshanekhan6168]

15 mins and 1080p is 30 mins

[@henningpastranafarstad8819]

How is it when you shoot photos of objects in high speed? Bicycling, Cars etc.

[@HelenaMikas]

good question ..Have the one before this and my answer is ( not brilliant ) unless you take your still whilst filming .I'm not the reviewer but have used all my Panasonic's so and always add ..could be my errors ..:)

[@elabu6441]

Hola , gracias por el video , no me decido entre la 90 y 80 , acabo de vender la fz300 pues me resulta pesada al de un rato , tengo 69 años , quiero algo ligero , hay alguna diferencia importante entre la tz90 y la 80? he visto que pesa 40gm menos , eso se notaría al llevarla , gracias por todo

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hola, gracias por la comment. No mucho entre la dos. Tz80 no hace 4k video y un poco menos megapixel resolution. La tz90 hace un poco major bateria pero no mucho mas. Zoom es la mismo. Si tu no necessitar 4k video, la tz80 es el mejor para ti creo. Todo lo mejor del UK.

[@elabu6441]

Gracias Maroon . Pero creo que la tz 80 sí hace video 4k

[@MarlonKingShow]

@@elabu6441 ahh vale. Bueno, si tu puedes ahorrar mas, sonida ambos son la mismo. Has considerado la canon hx740? Tambien Buenos camera al rededor del mismo precia

[@gabyr4641]

Is there a pause button for recording?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey, for recording its generally stop start and will create a new file.

[@RackFocusProductions1226]

great review

[@MarlonKingShow]

Many thanks 😎

[@MarlonKingShow]

What is your favourite superzoom camera?

[@henrykg]

4K is terrible, but HD quite nice. And this pocket size....

[@juna61]

By this video 1080 video looks absolutely bad. 4k looks the same. Maybe it is the auto settings or exporting. Just horrid. Glad I went to see some videos before buying an "allround everyday camera"

[@MarlonKingShow]

I think these days a mid priced phone will out do video wise a cheap compact like this. But really depends what you are after. Sometimes there is no getting around spending a dash more to get better quality. I've used my g7x mk2 for years and been happy but for basic vlogs am considering going back using a phone.

[@ahmedhayat5309]

How abt low light performance???

[@bkpktrekker4086]

I bought the tz90. I have a tz70. In lower light I think the tz70 is much better and very little difference in normal lighting. I ended up returning it, I've had the tz70 for years, love the sunset shots I can take and in general the photos are great as is video. Yes, its great having a touch screen and all the other upgrades but after taking it out for a test drive i just wasn't impressed with image quality. I'm going to buy another tz70 as the shutter on mine isn't closing and opening well. The cameras are the same price now 300 euros so your getting lots of tech upgrades with the 90 but I like my photos with the 70 better, why change something if your happy with it.

[@linking-it]

Focusing with this tz95 is terrible Also shooting in low light is bad, sorry I ever bought it,

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

Thank you! Cute guy as well ♡

[@MarlonKingShow]

You are so kind 😀

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

@@MarlonKingShow love the voice, love the accent!

[@emotional9106]

never shoot from a top view don't try to be higher than viewer

[@qbukhari]

Overall image quality is very bad indeed

[@MarlonKingShow]

I think phone camera processing has come so far now that it's really showing up these pocket cameras more recently

[@alcylon]

flash is easy to cover with your fingers🤢🤢🤢

[@tiagov.mendes4422]

It's rubbish compared to smartphone cameras now.

[@holo6883]

The phones need optical zoom

[@tiagov.mendes4422]

@@holo6883 I agree but you cannot just buy a camera because it has optical zoom.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Camera phones are great agreed. But buying a camera for specific purpose is why they still sell. Optical zoom for sports or your kids events kind of replaces old camcorder style if you don't have front row seats.

[@tiagov.mendes4422]

@@MarlonKingShow agree. What troubles me is how can they make such good smartphone cameras with smaller sensors and then produce such one purpose cameras that are so cheap in terms of picture quality. They have to do cameras with digital (AI) treatment. Look at that miserable HDR...

[@holo6883]

@@tiagov.mendes4422 Yeah, it doesn't make much sense.The only things I'm personally really missing are optical zoom and good low light performance It's really difficult to justify the prices of most of these camera's but smartphones sell harder so the prices are naturally lower with the competition I still haven't found any camera's below the €500 price point that beat my galaxy s8, which I paid less than that for

[@emotional9106]

stab awful

[@Peliculasasaticasencastellano]

annoying background music

[@lozzieelizadesigns05]

Would this camera be good for taking videos at concerts, I used to have a Canon powershot and it struggled in quality when zooming

[@MarlonKingShow]

It would be good for the zoom part, however, if its indoor concerts, I'm not so sure it would do as well for low light. In fairness this is tough for most cameras. Zoom lenses struggle to bring in as much light. And for low light you are best with a bigger sensor like the Canon g7x mk2 or the Sony rx100 range, which their later models have good zoom, but are a bit more pricey

[@lozzieelizadesigns05]

@@MarlonKingShow thanks I will have a look at either one of them