Fujifilm
GFX100RF
Fixed-lens 102MP medium format rangefinder-style camera with a 35mm f/4 lens and built-in ND filter.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GFX100RF
Wins
Lumix ZS99
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS99 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 3 fps)
- AGFX100RF has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AGFX100RF has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AGFX100RF has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- AGFX100RF has higher RAW buffer depth (45 frames vs 10 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GFX100RF
134 × 90 × 77 mm
735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
GFX100RF is 22mm wider, 23mm taller, and 33mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
GFX100RF is 413 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 77mm GFX100RF · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX100RF
134 × 90 mm
Credit card
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.
GFX100RF
134 × 77 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100RF
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Lumix ZS99
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
51.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
GFX100RF
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.5, 90.4, 76.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…
Resolution
102 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
RAW buffer depth
45 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye
Weight
322 g vs 735 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 80
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX100RF
Pros
- ✓102MP medium format image quality
- ✓Compact fixed-lens GFX design
- ✓Built-in 4-stop ND
- ✓High-resolution EVF
Cons
- –Fixed 35mm f/4 lens
- –No IBIS
- –Premium niche camera
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GFX100RF or Lumix ZS99?
GFX100RF scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100RF and Lumix ZS99?
GFX100RF is 102 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the GFX100RF captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the GFX100RF and Lumix ZS99?
GFX100RF does not have IBIS, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100RF or the Lumix ZS99?
GFX100RF reaches 6 fps mechanical. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100RF and Lumix ZS99?
GFX100RF weighs 735 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 413 g lighter.
Do the GFX100RF and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
GFX100RF: 4K up to 30p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GFX100RF and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
GFX100RF: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 820 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100RF and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the GFX100RF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100RF launched at $4,899 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $4,399 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Panasonic press materials.