Panasonic
Lumix ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 6 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix ZS80
Wins
Lumix ZS99
14 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS99 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BLumix ZS99 has lower Weight (322 g vs 328 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 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)
Lumix ZS80 is 2mm thinner than Lumix ZS99 but it is also 1mm taller.
Lumix ZS80 is 6 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Lumix ZS80 · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS80
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
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
Lumix ZS80
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 68.8, 41.6
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 67.8, 43.1
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Weight
322 g vs 328 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.3 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 80
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
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.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix ZS80 and Lumix ZS99?
Both cameras share the same 20.3 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the Lumix ZS80 and Lumix ZS99?
Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix ZS80 or the Lumix ZS99?
Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix ZS80 and Lumix ZS99?
Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 6 g lighter.
Do the Lumix ZS80 and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix ZS80 and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
Lumix ZS80: No. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix ZS80 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the Lumix ZS99 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix ZS80 launched at $449 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS80 is $51 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.