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2025-05-08T15:02:39
Exceeded our expectations (and we had high expectations.) We bought spare batteries and a battery charger to make sure we wouldn't run out of power at a critical moment.
Norman E.
Black
No
Actual: 21.1 Megapixel
Effective: 20.3 Megapixel5184
1/2.3"-Type MOS
Optical in Integrated Lens
Sensor-Shift
4.3 to 129mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 720mm)
Maximum: f/3.3 to 6.4
Minimum: f/8
1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide)
6.6' to Infinity / 200 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
Macro
1.2" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity (Wide)
30x
12 Elements in 9 Groups
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
0 to 30 Seconds
Mechanical Shutter
1/2000 to 4 Seconds
No
Native: 80 to 3200 (80 to 6400 Extended)
Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Up to 10 fps at Maximum Resolution
2/10-Second Delay
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
JPEG, Raw
AVCHD/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
No
Stereo
AAC Audio
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
No
1x Micro-HDMI Output
No
1x USB-C Input
1x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0
No
No
3.0"
1,840,000 Dot
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Yes
No
Required, included
Lithium-ion
Non-universal
1
4.4 x 2.7 x 1.7" / 112 x 67.8 x 43.1 mm
11.01 oz / 312 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity
AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity
Yes (On / Off)
AF / AF Macro / Macro Zoom / MF
Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF
Yes
Yes
Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)
Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Creative Video, Custom 1, Custom 2, Scene Guide, Creative Control
Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters)
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot,Monochrome
[AFS] H: 10 frames/sec, M: 5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
[AFC] H: 5 frames/sec, M: 5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
RAW+JPEG: More than 26 images, JPEG: More than 100 images
4K Burst: 30 frames/sec, max. 15 min
4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec, max. 15 min
4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 sec
(Depending on memory card size and battery power)
Exif Information: Yes
4K Video:
3840 x 2160 pixels, 30p (4K: 100Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
HD Video:
1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (FHD: 28Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 60fps) (AAC)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 30p (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
1280 x 720 pixels, 30p (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
High Speed Video:
1280 x 720 pixels, 30p (HD: MP4) (Sensor output is 120fps)
640 x 480 pixels, 30p (VGA: MP4) (Sensor output is 240fps)
(Motion Picture)
4K/30p: Approx. 90 min
FHD/60p: Approx. 100 min
4K/30p: Approx. 45 min
FHD/60p: Approx. 50 min
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Love the zoom in a small pocket camera!
By Norman E.
Exceeded our expectations (and we had high expectations.) We bought spare batteries and a battery charger to make sure we wouldn't run out of power at a critical moment.
While compact in design, the Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 Digital Camera is a pocket-sized powerhouse that delivers exceptional image quality, making it an ideal companion for travel, concerts, and everyday adventures. Equipped with a versatile 24-720mm LEICA DC lens, this camera offers a remarkable 30x optical zoom and an impressive 60x iZoom, ensuring you capture every detail with precision. The 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ technology guarantees steady shots, minimizing blur and enhancing image stability.
Capture your memories in stunning clarity with 4K PHOTO and 4K video capabilities, offering breathtaking detail and vibrant colors. The camera supports 4K video recording at 30p and allows for quick bursts of 4K PHOTO at 30fps, perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects. Additionally, the LUMIX ZS99 provides HD high-speed video recording at 120fps, giving you creative flexibility for slow-motion shots.
Designed with travel-friendly features, the LUMIX ZS99 includes a tiltable 1,840k-dot monitor, allowing you to shoot from any angle with ease. Its universal USB Type-C charging ensures that you stay powered up wherever you go. Seamless sharing is made possible with built-in Bluetooth v5.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling instant photo and video transfers to your smartphone via the Panasonic Image App. A dedicated Send Image button simplifies the sharing process, ensuring your memories are always at your fingertips.
Whether you're capturing sweeping landscapes or intimate life moments, the LUMIX ZS99's 24-720mm zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent) delivers detailed, blur-free images and videos. Its compact body effortlessly slips into your pocket, ready to document your adventures with unparalleled clarity and precision.