Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025
Panasonic
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80★ | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 20250.078score per dollar
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.015score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver 2025 offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
