GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 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
MISSION 1 PRO is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Lumix ZS99
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS99 has lower AF low-light limit (-3 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix ZS99 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BLumix ZS99 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 10 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 34mm narrower, 18mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than Lumix ZS99.
MISSION 1 PRO is 115 g lighter than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS99
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
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
MISSION 1 PRO
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 80 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds H.264
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or Lumix ZS99?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix ZS99?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix ZS99 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Lumix ZS99?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix ZS99?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 115 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Panasonic press materials.