Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 Black 2025
A 24-720mm LEICA DC lens with 30x optical zoom and 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ stabilization delivers sharp distant shots in a pocketable 312g body. The tiltable 1,840k-dot monitor and 4K PHOTO mode simplify framing and high-resolution still extraction, while built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth v5.0 enables fast sharing. This is best for travel vloggers and concert-goers who prioritize daylight zoom reach and portability over low-light or wedding event performance.
Type compact
Sensor 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 49 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 312 g
54 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | AVCHD/MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 312 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 | 64.5 | 36.2 | 12.5 | 65 | 57.8 | 39.7 | 44.9 | 83.7 | 71.1 | 80.2 | 84.7 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.5 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.6 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 76.1 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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