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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99
Lumix DC-TZ99Camera 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.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| 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
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
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.
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Lumix DC-TZ95Camera summary
The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 18, 2018. 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.
See full specifications| 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 DMC-ZS70, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
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
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 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| AKA | Lumix DC-TZ99 | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
| announced | Dec. 17, 2024 | Feb. 18, 2018 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| msrp | $499.00 | $322.01 |
| model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Predecessor model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
| Successor model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | |
Lense |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | 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) | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Battery life | 380 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery model | DMW-BLG10 | DMW-BLG10 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 68 x 43mm | 112 x 69 x 42mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 322 grs | 327 grs |
Screen |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 | 20 |
| Sensor size | - | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Viewfinder |
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
| viewfinder | - | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | 2,330k dots |