Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S Silver
The 24-720mm LEICA lens with 30x optical zoom in a 322g body provides an extensive focal range that fits in a pocket. Its 1,840k-dot tiltable touchscreen and USB-C charging add practical flexibility for on-the-go shooting. This camera is best for casual vloggers and beginners who want a simple, all-in-one solution for everything from wide landscapes to distant concert shots.
Type compact
Sensor 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 322 g
51 Overall Score
Price CA$945
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 322 | 610 | 579 | 609 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 DC-ZS99S | 67 | 36.2 | 12.9 | 85.1 | 20.7 | 39.6 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 66.1 | 89.5 | 72.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.3 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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May 12, 2026 CA$945
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