Panasonic LUMIX 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
57 Overall Score
Price CA$870
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (11th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has improved 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 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| 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 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 425 | 759 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 312 | 476 | 658 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 | 71.4 | 39.9 | 10.7 | 72.2 | 72.5 | 46 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 78 | 83.7 | 88.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.1 | 97.7 | 95.5 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.8 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 83.5 | 83 | 66.3 | 98 | 98.3 | 95.1 | 90 | 93 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 87.5 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 86.3 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.6 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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