The Panasonic Lumix TZ95 is the updated version of the TZ90. Following the saying "If it ain't broken, don't fix it" the TZ95 has been introduced with minimal changes, carrying over many of the same features as the previous camera. The main changes include an updated electronic viewfinder with a higher resolution and a larger magnification, as well as the inclusion of Bluetooth. Like the TZ90 there's a tilting touch-screen, a 20-megapixel sensor, and a Leica branded 30x optical zoom lens.  

Panasonic Lumix TZ95 (ZS80) Features

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Visually you'll be hard-pressed to spot the difference between the TZ90 and the new TZ95, however, the top plate is now missing the speckled paint of the TZ90, and looks more utilitarian (and square) in design. The rear thumb grip has been updated slightly, and there's a slight but insignificant difference in size and weight, we're only talking about 1.5mm taller, and 0.4mm thicker. It's also 6g heavier. 

The main differences to be found are the inclusion of Bluetooth, and the higher resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), with the TZ95 offering a slightly larger 0.21inch LVF with 2330K dots, and 0.53x magnification, compared to 0.20inch LVF with 1166K dots, and 0.46x magnification on the TZ90. Apparently, there's also a TZ96 and TZ97, with 2x digital zoom, instead of 4x digital zoom. 

The Leica branded 30x optical zoom lens offers a zoom range from 24mm to 720mm (equivalent), and there is a 20-megapixel 1/2.3inch BSI CMOS sensor, a tilting 3inch touch-screen. The electronic viewfinder (EVF) has eye-detection and dioptre correction. 

There's a range of shooting modes including P, A, S, M modes, giving you full manual controls, as well as raw recording. iA (iAuto / intelligent Auto) automatically detects the scene and selects the best settings for you. Creative Filters are available, with 22 different effects possible when taking still photos. Scene modes are available with 24 different scenes to choose from, with guides advising how to get the best results. 

Macro focus lets you focus on subjects 3cm away from the front of the lens, and hybrid 5-axis image stabilisation helps keep shots and video steady in low light or when using a lot of optical zoom. The ISO range extends from ISO80 up to ISO6400, and the camera can shoot at 10fps at the full resolution of 20 megapixels.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ95 is known as the ZS80 in America and some other countries. 

4K video lets you record 3840x2160 (UHD) resolution video, four times the resolution of FullHD video, and the camera has stereo microphones built-in. 4K photo lets you shoot at 30fps, and then select which photos to save as 8-megapixel images. There are a number of burst modes to help you get the best out of this mode, and there's a 4K photo/post focus button on the camera to give quick access. Post-focus uses the 4K photo technology to let you set the focus point after taking the photo, and focus stacking will combine all images to create images with more of the photo in focus. 

Compared to the nearest competition, the Canon Powershot SX740 HS, the Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot HX99.

* ECO mode extends this to 370 shots

Wi-Fi and low power Bluetooth v4.2 is included. 

Key Features

• 20megapixel 1/2.3inch BSI CMOS sensor
• 30x optical zoom lens, f/3.3-6.4, 24-720mm equivalent
• 5-axis Hybrid image stabilisation 
• 3inch tilting touch-screen, 1040K dots
• EVF: with eye-detection, 2330K dots, 0.53x magnification
• 10fps continuous shooting speed
• 4K photo - shoots 8mp photos at 30fps
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity
• 4K UHD 30fps video
• ISO80 to ISO6400
• 3cm macro focus
• Available in black, or silver

Panasonic Lumix TZ95 (ZS80) Handling

The Panasonic Lumix TZ95 is every so slightly larger than the TZ90, and every so slightly heavier, however, the difference is so subtle you're unlikely to notice unless you start measuring and weighing the two cameras. The TZ95, like the TZ90, is quite bulky, and whilst it will fit into jeans pockets, the camera will be much happier in a jacket pocket. 

The Panasonic features a metal front, and plastic rear and top. The front grip provides a good area to hold the camera, helping keep the camera steady when shooting. The camera feels well-built, with a solid hinge on the screen.

The top features a mode dial, zoom control, shutter release button, power button and video record button. We found it fairly easy to accidentally press the power button by mistake. The position of the flash means you need to be careful not to accidentally cover it. 

The Fn / Function buttons can be customised, with a total of 4 physical customisable Fn buttons available on the back of the camera. With the touch-screen you can set up another 5 function buttons, giving a total of 9 customisable function buttons. There's a new "zoom assist" button so that you can quickly zoom out (and back in) if you lose the subject you're trying to photograph. 

The electronic viewfinder (EVF) is still quite small but fairly clear, with a good resolution, and the improvement in size over the TZ90 is quite noticeable. When using the EVF you can use the touchscreen to move the focus position, although if you are using your left eye you need to be careful that your nose doesn't touch the screen and change the focus position. You can switch this feature off if you want. The EVF surround is made of plastic, and there is no soft coating or rubber surround to be found here.

Screen quality is excellent with a gapless design, with good colour and a clear display. It's also possible to view the screen outdoors in bright sunlight. You can use the touchscreen to set the focus point, right into the very corners of the frame. Face/eye detection is particularly useful when taking photos of people, with the camera correctly focusing on the subject's eyes. You can also tilt the screen forwards for selfies and group shots.

Menus – The Panasonic Lumix menus are very clear and well laid out with built-in help to make it easier to understand what the options are for without having to look at the manual. The video options have their own section, which makes it much easier to know where you are and what settings you're changing. You can also browse the menus with the touch screen and the camera is very responsive and quick when you use the touchscreen. 

Using Wi-Fi you can connect your smartphone to the camera, and with the Panasonic Image App which is available for Android and iOS, you can remotely control and shoot with the camera, transfer images, add geotag GPS location data to shots, record a snap movie as well as create a photo collage. When shooting using the app, you can use the touchscreen of your smartphone to set the focus point, and you can change a wide number of options and settings without having to reach for the camera. Bluetooth can be used to transfer images, using less power than with Wi-Fi. 

Battery life - Battery life is rated at 380 shots according to Panasonic / CIPA test results when using the rear screen, or 250 shots when using the EVF. The camera's battery can be charged using a standard MicroUSB cable, and a wall to USB charger is included in the box. The camera uses the same battery as the previous model.