Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025
Panasonic
55 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Partially Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 80★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong burst (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
Pricing
Sony a7 a7 V Black 20210.026score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 20250.069score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025 offers 2.7x better value for money
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7 a7 V
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
