Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 / Lumix DC-TZ99

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99

Lumix DC-TZ99

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Dec. 17, 2024. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

DMW-BLG10

The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLG10 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA Lumix DC-TZ99
announced Dec. 17, 2024
Body type Compact
brand Panasonic
msrp $499.00
model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99
predecessor model Panasonic ZS80

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 4
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 380 shots
Battery model DMW-BLG10
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 43mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 322 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 6400
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder