Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Panasonic
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 priceReleased Feb 2025
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Lumix ZS99
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (73 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 19mm wider, 22mm taller, and 37mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
EOS R8 Mark II is 177 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix ZS99
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix ZS99: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
73 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
322 g vs 499 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
Lumix ZS99
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R8 Mark II or Lumix ZS99?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Lumix ZS99 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Lumix ZS99?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 177 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the Lumix ZS99 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $1,399 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.