Built with travel and everyday use in mind, the Lumix ZS99 Digital Camera from Panasonic is a versatile point-and-shoot marrying both form and function for new and experienced photographers alike. Designed to be as sleek as possible, the ZS99 still manages to incorporate a 1/2.3" 20.3MP High-Sensitivity MOS sensor, a Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x optical zoom lens, a tilting rear LCD screen optimized for selfies, and a built-in flash to deliver high-quality images with ease.

20.3MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor

A large 1/2.3" 20.3MP High-Sensitivity MOS sensor realizes rich image quality with reduced noise and high sensitivity to an expanded ISO 6400. The sensor and processor combination also avails continuous shooting rates of 30 fps at 8MP in the 4K Photo modes.

Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 30x Zoom Lens

The long-reaching 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom offers a 24-720mm equivalent focal length range along with a maximum aperture range of f/3.3-6.4. The lens construction incorporates five double-sided aspherical elements to minimize spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range for increased image clarity and sharpness.

Benefitting the reach of the lens is a powerful 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. system that compensates for a variety of camera movements for sharper handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. This image stabilization system also enables a unique Level Shot function that automatically detects the horizontal line of the recording image and keeps it level during shooting, regardless of camera tilt, helping you to achieve greater shooting stability.

4K Video and Photo Modes

The sensor and processor combination also enables 4K video recording at both 30p in the MP4 format at 100 Mbps. Full HD 1080p and HD 720p recording is also possible, as well as high-speed Full HD recording with 120 fps slow-motion playback.

Besides video, the 4K capabilities also permit recording 8MP stills at 30 fps in a trio of ways:

• 4K Burst: Just as with video recording, this mode will allow you to continuously record 8MP images at 30 fps for up to 15 minutes, making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
• 4K Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record 8MP images at 30 fps one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
• 4K Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the 4K video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.

Post Focus and Focus Stacking

Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the 49-area contrast-detection focusing system, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera's touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific in-focus region.

Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi

• A tilting rear 3.0" 1.84m-dot touchscreen LCD monitor allows for live view shooting, image review, and intuitive menu navigation. The tilting screen flips up for front-facing photos and video, with selfie timers included in the firmware.
• The USB-C port allows you to directly charge the battery and offers high-speed, tethered data transfer.
• A host of manual controls offer simple, direct control over a variety of oft-used camera settings, including a control ring surrounding the lens that can be configured to adjust zoom, shutter speed, manual focus, and ISO sensitivity.
• Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi allows you to wirelessly share photos and movies to linked smartphones and tablets for direct sharing online. The camera also features a Send to Smartphone button for seamless and immediate sharing.

Other Camera Features

• In-camera raw file processing is possible, allowing you to adjust color space (Adobe RGB/sRGB), white balance, exposure compensation, Photo Style, Intelligent D-Range Control, contrast, highlight/shadow values, saturation, noise reduction, Intelligent Resolution, and sharpness.
• Focus peaking is available for easier, more accurate manual focusing control.
• The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides you with 380 shots per charge.
• Creative Control modes: 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.
• Still Image Scene Guide modes: 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.
• Photo Style modes: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom.
• Picture Adjustment settings: Contrast, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Saturation, Color Tone, and Filter Effect.

Panasonic ZS99 Specs

Sensor Resolution	Actual: 21.1 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel5184
Image Sensor	1/2.3"-Type MOS
Image Stabilization	Optical in Integrated Lens Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Focal Length	4.3 to 129mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 720mm)
Optical Zoom	30x
Aperture	Maximum: f/3.3 to 6.4 Minimum: f/8
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Native: 80 to 3200 (80 to 6400 Extended)
Internal Recording Modes	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
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Wireless	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0
Display Size	3.0"
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Built-In Flash/Light	Yes, Flash Only
Battery	1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh (Included)  � Approx. 380 Shots
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.7" / 112 x 67.8 x 43.1 mm
Weight	11.01 oz / 312 g (With Battery, Recording Media)

Sensor Resolution	Actual: 21.1 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel5184
Image Sensor	1/2.3"-Type MOS
Image Stabilization	Optical in Integrated Lens Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Focal Length	4.3 to 129mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 720mm)
Optical Zoom	30x
Digital Zoom	60x Maximum
Aperture	Maximum: f/3.3 to 6.4 Minimum: f/8
Focus Range	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)
Optical Design	12 Elements in 9 Groups

Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 1 Second 0 to 30 Seconds Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 4 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode	No
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Native: 80 to 3200 (80 to 6400 Extended)
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting	Up to 10 fps at Maximum Resolution
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay
Special Options	Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Night Landscape, Portrait, Toy Camera Effect

Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw

Internal Recording Modes	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
Recording Limit	30-Minute Maximum
Broadcast Output	NTSC
IP Streaming	No
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	AAC Audio

Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Internal Memory	No
Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O	No
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible	No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	No

Display Size	3.0"
Resolution	1,840,000 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Built-In Flash/Light