Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
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
Lumix ZS99 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
Lumix ZS99
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- BLumix ZS99 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- BLumix ZS99 has lower Weight (322 g vs 743 g)
- BLumix ZS99 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 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)
Q3 is 18mm wider, 12mm taller, and 49mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
Q3 is 421 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 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.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
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.
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
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
ISO min (native)
50 vs 80 — lower 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 (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Weight
322 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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, Q3 or Lumix ZS99?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Lumix ZS99?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and Lumix ZS99?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the Lumix ZS99?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Lumix ZS99?
Q3 weighs 743 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 421 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the Lumix ZS99 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $5,495 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Panasonic press materials.