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Lumix ZS99

Pocket travel zoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 30x 24–720mm Leica lens, 4K30 video, 5-axis O.I.S., tilting touchscreen, and USB-C — successor to ZS80 without EVF.

$500

Launch price
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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

6.17 x 4.55 mm

ISO max

6,400

Burst

30 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

322 g

Battery

380 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix ZS99

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

112 × 68 × 43 mm · 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 322g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 322g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • ✓ 30x 24–720mm Leica zoom in pocket body
  • ✓ 4K video + 4K Photo at 30fps
  • ✓ 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
  • ✓ 1.84M-dot tilting touchscreen
  • ✓ USB-C charging + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0

Cons

  • – No built-in EVF (vs ZS80)
  • – Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • – Slow variable aperture (f/3.3–6.4)
  • – Limited low-light performance

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix ZS99

Sensor

Resolution20.3 MP
Sensor type1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filterNo

Lens

Aperturef/3.3-6.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)24-720 mm

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)80
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)6,400

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth10 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4

Stabilization

Stabilization type5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ for video / optical image stabilizer
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight322 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)112 × 67.8 × 43.1 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLG10
Battery life (CIPA)380 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD type180-degree tilting
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB Type-C (USB charging)
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens