Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 30x Zoom Compact Camera (Silver)

Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 30x Zoom Compact Camera (Silver)

The Panasonic Lumix TZ99 is a highly capable compact digital camera built for travel and everyday photography. Despite its sleek and portable design, it packs a punch with a 20.3MP 1/2.3" High-Sensitivity MOS sensor and a powerful 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom lens. Whether capturing sweeping landscapes or zooming in on distant subjects, the TZ99 is a reliable and intuitive companion for new and experienced photographers.

The camera's lens offers an impressive 24–720mm equivalent focal length, allowing you to shoot wide-angle and telephoto scenes easily. Five double-sided aspherical elements maintain optical precision throughout the zoom range, while Panasonic’s 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) keeps your shots steady, even when handheld. A built-in Level Shot function also helps keep horizons straight, ideal for shooting on the go.

Thanks to its advanced sensor and processing power, the TZ99 supports 4K video recording at 30p and high-speed Full HD video at up to 120fps for smooth slow-motion playback. The camera also features a range of 4K Photo modes, allowing you to capture fast-moving moments by shooting 8MP stills at 30 frames per second. Modes like 4K Burst, 4K Pre-Burst, and 4K Burst (Start/Stop) allow you to shoot and extract the perfect frame from any action sequence.

Creative users will appreciate Post Focus and Focus Stacking capabilities, which allow you to adjust the focus point after taking the shot, directly from the touchscreen. Combined with a fast 49-point contrast-detection autofocus system, these features offer remarkable control and flexibility for macro or tricky focus situations.

On the rear, a 3.0" 1.84-million-dot tilting touchscreen makes shooting from high or low angles a breeze and flips up for effortless selfies or vlogging. A host of manual controls—including a customisable lens ring—allow photographers to fine-tune settings like zoom, shutter speed, ISO, and focus. The TZ99 also includes a dedicated 14-stop burst shooting mode, in-camera RAW processing, focus peaking, and creative filters to suit various shooting styles.

Connectivity is well covered with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi, enabling instant photo sharing and remote control via a paired smartphone or tablet. The camera supports USB-C charging and high-speed data transfer, making it ideal for life on the move.

With its durable construction, versatile shooting features, and compact form factor that fits easily into a daypack or pocket, the Panasonic Lumix TZ99 is an ideal travel partner for capturing everything from spontaneous street scenes to detailed nature shots—all without the bulk of a DSLR or mirrorless system.

Imaging

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

Lens

• Focal Length: 4.3 to 129mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 720mm)
• Optical Zoom: 30x
• Digital Zoom: 60x Maximum
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.3 to 6.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/8
• Focus Range:
  • Wide: 1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity
  • Telephoto: 6.6' to Infinity / 200 cm to Infinity
  • Macro (Wide): 1.2" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity
• Optical Design: 12 Elements in 9 Groups

Exposure Control

• Shutter Speed:
  • Electronic: 1/16000 to 1 Second, 0 to 30 Seconds
  • Mechanical: 1/2000 to 4 Seconds
• Bulb/Time Mode: No
• ISO/Gain Sensitivity: Native: 80 to 3200 (80 to 6400 Extended)
• Metering Method: Centre-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
• Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
• White Balance: Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1–4
• 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

Still Image Capture

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

Video Capture

• Recording Formats: AVCHD/MP4
• Resolution & Frame Rates:
  • 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

Interface

• 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
• GPS: No

Monitor

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

Flash

• Built-In Flash: Yes, Flash Only
• Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
• Effective Flash Range (ISO Auto):
  • Wide: 2 to 18.4' / 0.6 to 5.6 m
  • Telephoto: 6.6 to 9.5' / 2 to 2.9 m
• External Flash Connection: No

General

• Environmental Resistance: No
• Battery: 1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh (Included) — Approx. 380 Shots
• Shoe Mount: No
• 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)