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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
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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-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon Z6 III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 299 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 312 | 579 | 413 | 588 | 670 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 | 59.4 | 33.8 | 14 | 61.3 | 67.3 | 36.6 | 44.7 | 69.2 | 79.3 | 82.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 92.7 | 86.7 | 92.9 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.2 | 85.1 | 90.2 | 66.4 | 88.3 | 92.2 | 94.8 | 92.7 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 93.8 | 87 | 82.3 | 46.4 | 98.6 | 92.7 | 92 | 97.9 |
| Nikon Z6 III Compare | 81.7 | 95.1 | 96.7 | 95.4 | 95.9 | 51.6 | 89 | 92.7 | 96.8 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 92.7 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$810
We started tracking prices for this product on May 12, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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