Panasonic Lumix DCZS99K Black
Powered by a 20.3MP sensor, its 24-720mm LEICA DC lens delivers a 60x zoom range in a pocket-sized body. The tiltable 1,840k-dot monitor and USB-C charging enhance convenience on the go. Best for travelers who want an all-in-one compact for 4K video and stills without bulk.
Type compact
Video 4K
28 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DCZS99K | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DCZS99K | 38.3 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 50.5 | 47 | 72.6 | 71.9 | 37.5 | 55.6 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall28
- Video27.5
- Travel19.4
- Youtube31.6
- Beginner45.3
- Vlogging22.7
- Streaming27.7
- Photography27.1
- Wedding Events22.1
- Sports Wildlife23.6
- Product Photography37.7
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