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Panasonic Lumix ZS99
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Panasonic Lumix ZS99

Compact (fixed lens) · Fixed lens · Announced December 2024

Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Typically A$899–A$995 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

A$874

at Georges Cameras10% below its 30-day average

Used, typically
A$844.05
Compare with PowerShot SX740 HS
  • 1/2.3" sensor: 20.3 MP, MOS
  • Built-in lens, 35mm eq.: 24–720mm, f/3.3–6.4
  • In-body stabilisation: None
  • Top video mode: 4K 30p
  • Subject-detection AF: Human, 49 AF points
  • Viewfinder: None
  • Weight with battery: 322 g
  • Weather sealing: No

Lumix ZS99 overview

The Panasonic Lumix ZS99 is a 20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch compact camera with a built-in lens, announced by Panasonic in December 2024.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits travel and everyday carry. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust, all-day shooting on one battery, and paid jobs that need a backup card.

New, it sells for A$874 to A$995 at the 4 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$899 to A$995 new.

Worth comparing it with the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, Sony Cyber-shot HX99 and Panasonic Lumix TZ300.

Where to buy the Lumix ZS99 in Australia

More used Panasonic Lumix ZS99 on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Things to know

  • 20.3 MP 1/2.3" MOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from the lens.
  • Autofocus recognises people (49 AF points).
  • Video 4K up to 30p; no mic input.
  • 3-inch flip-up touchscreen; no viewfinder.
  • Rated for 380 shots per charge (CIPA); USB-C port.
  • 322 g with battery and card; 112 × 68 × 43 mm; not weather sealed.
  • One card slot (SD UHS-I).
  • Used, it typically sells for about A$844.05 in Australia (asking prices over 10 days).

Good for

  • Travel and everyday carry (322 g)

Not the best for

  • Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
  • All-day shooting on one battery (380 shots per charge (CIPA))
  • Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
  • Eye-level shooting in bright sun (no viewfinder)

From the Lumix ZS99's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 10% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Lumix ZS99 in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$539.99≈ A$786$449.99≈ A$655
United Kingdom£519≈ A$1,011£349.99≈ A$682
Europe——
Australia(you)A$874—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

A$844.05

Usually A$699 to A$869 · 10 days, 14 listings

Lumix ZS99: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$699 and A$995. Latest typical used A$844.05. Latest lowest new A$874.17 Oct6 NovA$995A$699
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026A$699A$844.05A$989.104
Oct 2026A$699A$771.53A$8696

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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Lumix ZS99 specifications

Overview

Type
Compact (fixed lens)
Announced
Dec 2024
US launch price
$499.99
Lens
24–720mm (35mm eq.) f/3.3-6.4

Sensor & image

Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor type
MOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Native ISO
80–3,200
In-body stabilisation
No

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
—
Fastest shutter (mech.)
1/2,000s
Fastest shutter (elec.)
1/16,000s
AF points
49
Subject detection
Human

Video

Max resolution
4K
4K frame rate
30p
10-bit internal
No
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
No
Headphone jack
No

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
None
Rear screen
3", 1.84M dots
Screen articulation
Flip-up
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
322 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
112 × 67.8 × 43.1 mm
Weather sealed
No
Battery (CIPA shots)
380
Card slots
1 · SD UHS-I
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

Low light & noise

1.2 µm pixels

20.3 MP on a 1/2.3" sensor, ISO up to 3,200

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

  • 20.3 MP — more resolution than 92% of the 1/2.3" compact (fixed lens) cameras we list
  • 380 shots — longer battery life than 91% of the 1/2.3" compact (fixed lens) cameras we list

Accessories for the Lumix ZS99

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  • Godox TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser Panasonic

    Speedlights & flashes

    Godox TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser Panasonic

    Cheapest flash for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 19 options

    A$21.60

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  • Godox X5O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus and Panasonic

    Wireless triggers

    Godox X5O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus and Panasonic

    Cheapest trigger for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 4 options

    A$29

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