Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
96 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 Black 2025
Panasonic
59 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 80 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | AVCHD/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.071score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 Black 20250.084score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 ZS99 Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
