Panasonic LUMIX ZS ZS99S Silver
Its 24-720mm LEICA DC lens with 60x iZoom delivers an unmatched focal range in a pocket-sized body, letting you capture wide landscapes and extreme close-ups without swapping lenses. Five-axis HYBRID O.I.S. stabilization keeps handheld shots steady even at full telephoto reach, while the tiltable 1,840k-dot monitor enables flexible low-angle framing. This camera is best for travel photographers who prioritize zoom versatility and compact portability over low-light sensor performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong display (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX ZS ZS99S | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 723 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS ZS99S | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.9 | 33.5 | 23.2 | 46 | 46.6 | 71.6 | 73.9 | 11 | 78.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.8 | 96.7 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 96.7 | 98.5 | 98.9 | 95.1 | 93.8 | 95.5 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 98.6 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.6 | 88.8 | 87.6 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.5 | 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 |
Usage Scores
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