Panasonic Lumix ZS99 Black 2025
Panasonic
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix ZS99 | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80 | 50★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 7 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | AVCHD/MP4 | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix ZS99 Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix ZS99 Black 20250.081score per dollar
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 20230.026score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix ZS99 Black 2025 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
