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Panasonic Lumix TZ99 Compact Digital Camera Black
Product Code: P012499K
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The Panasonic Lumix TZ99 is a 322g travel superzoom camera with a 30x Leica lens covering 24-720mm equivalent, 20.3MP stills and 4K/30p video.
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Key Features
- 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmar optical zoom
- 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor
- 24-720mm equivalent range for 4:3 stills
- Face/Eye Detection AF with subject tracking
- 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ for supported shooting modes
- 4K/30p video and 4K Photo at 30fps
- 3.0-inch 1,840k-dot tilting touchscreen
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C charging
Product Overview
This compact superzoom prioritises reach and portability, with wide-angle through to super-telephoto coverage in a 322g body. It particularly suits travel, family days out and everyday photography where a phone may not provide enough optical reach, but carrying an interchangeable-lens camera and several lenses is inconvenient.
RAW capture and P, A, S and M exposure modes provide additional photographic control, while Face/Eye Detection AF helps when photographing people. Other useful features include 4K Photo, Post Focus and Focus Stacking, together with a tilting touchscreen for high, low and self-facing compositions.
Read Our TZ99 Compact Camera Launch Review – Learn more about the camera, with additional buying guidance and sample-based discussion in our Park Cameras review.
In more detail
30x Leica Superzoom
The Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens covers a 24-720mm equivalent range when shooting 4:3 stills, with an f/3.3-6.4 maximum aperture. This extends from wide-angle views for landscapes, interiors and groups through to substantial telephoto reach for wildlife, landmarks and distant details.
The optical zoom is 30x, while up to 60x Intelligent Zoom extends reach electronically. This combination prioritises focal-length range in a small body rather than the low-light performance and shallower depth of field available from larger-sensor premium compacts.
Zoom Compose Assist helps when tracking subjects at longer focal lengths. Press and hold the assigned button to temporarily zoom out and relocate the subject, then release it to return to the previous magnification.
Autofocus, Close-Ups and Stabilisation
Face/Eye Detection AF helps identify people within the frame, with tracking available for moving subjects. Other options include 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area and Pinpoint AF.
The lens can focus from 3cm at the wide end in supported modes, providing useful close-up capability without a separate macro lens. Post Focus allows the focus area to be selected after capture, while Focus Stacking combines images focused at different distances to increase depth of field for subjects where a single frame may not provide sufficient front-to-back sharpness.
5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ compensates for camera movement during supported shooting modes and is particularly useful towards the telephoto end of the zoom. Five-axis compensation does not operate during 4K video recording.
Stills and 4K Photo
Still images can be recorded as JPEG, RAW or RAW+JPEG, with in-camera RAW processing also available. Continuous shooting reaches 10fps with AFS or 5fps with AFC.
4K Photo records at 30fps for selecting an 8MP frame after capture, with 4K Burst, Start/Stop and Pre-Burst modes available. This provides another way to capture brief moments where timing a single exposure can be difficult.
4K and Full HD Video
Video recording includes 4K at 30p or 25p at 100Mbps, with individual 4K recordings limited to 15 minutes. Full HD is available at up to 60p, while High Speed Video uses 1280 × 720 recording with 120fps sensor output for slow-motion playback.
Framing changes significantly when switching to 4K. Panasonic specifies approximately 35-1050mm equivalent coverage for 4K video and 4K Photo, compared with 24-720mm for 4:3 stills. This provides greater apparent telephoto reach but removes some of the wide-angle field of view.
Vertical Video Shooting supports portrait-orientation content, while the REC Frame Indicator provides a clear visual indication when recording is active.
Screen, Connectivity and Power
The 3.0-inch, 1,840k-dot touchscreen tilts for low-angle, high-angle and self-facing shooting. A dedicated Send Image button provides quick access to smartphone transfer.
USB-C supports in-camera battery charging, with DMW-BLG10 battery life rated at approximately 380 images under CIPA testing. Recording is to SD memory cards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Panasonic Lumix TZ99 have a viewfinder?
No. It does not have an electronic viewfinder (EVF), so images are composed using the 3.0-inch, 1,840k-dot tilting touchscreen.
Can I send photos from the camera to my phone?
Yes. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 support smartphone connectivity and image transfer without first using a computer.
Can the battery be charged inside the camera?
Yes. The included battery can be charged in-camera through the USB-C connection. Panasonic rates battery life at approximately 380 images under CIPA testing. A USB cable and mains charger are not supplied.
What memory cards does it use?
It accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, including UHS-I U3 compatible SDHC and SDXC cards.
Specifications
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Model |
Panasonic Lumix TZ99 |
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Colour |
Black |
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Effective Resolution |
20.3MP |
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Sensor |
1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS |
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Total Pixels |
21.1MP |
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Lens |
Leica DC Vario-Elmar |
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Lens Construction |
12 elements in 9 groups |
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Aspherical Elements |
5 lenses / 10 surfaces |
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Focal Length |
4.3-129mm |
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35mm Equivalent |
24-720mm (4:3 stills) |
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35mm Equivalent in 4K |
35-1050mm (4K Photo / 4K video) |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/3.3-6.4 |
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Optical Zoom |
30x |
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Intelligent Zoom |
60x |
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Optical Stabilisation |
5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ |
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Minimum Focus Distance |
3cm wide / 2.0m tele (AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture) |
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Autofocus |
Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint |
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Focus Modes |
AFS / AFF / AFC / MF |
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Still Image Formats |
RAW / RAW+JPEG / JPEG |
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In-Camera RAW Processing |
Yes |
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Continuous Shooting |
Up to 10fps AFS / 5fps AFC |
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Buffer |
More than 26 RAW+JPEG / more than 100 JPEG |
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4K Photo |
30fps |
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Post Focus |
Yes |
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Focus Stacking |
Yes |
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4K Video |
3840 × 2160, 30p/25p, 100Mbps |
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Full HD Video |
1920 × 1080, up to 60p/50p |
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High Speed Video |
1280 × 720, 120fps/100fps sensor output |
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Monitor |
3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,840k dots |
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Built-in Flash |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy |
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Interface |
USB-C charging / micro HDMI Type D |
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Storage |
SD / SDHC / SDXC; UHS-I U3 compatible |
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Battery |
7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4Wh Li-ion |
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Battery Life |
Approx. 380 images |
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Dimensions |
112.0 × 67.8 × 43.1mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 322g with battery and SD card / 280g body only |
What's in the Box
- Panasonic Lumix TZ99 Compact Digital Camera Black
- Battery Pack
- Hand Strap
* USB cable and charger are not supplied.
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Model: N/A |
| Level: N/A |
| Year Of Release: N/A |
| AE Bracketing: N/A |
| Autofocus Modes: N/A |
| Articulated Screen: N/A |
| Aperture priority: Yes |
| Battery: N/A |
| Built-in flash: Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA): 380 |
| Camera CIPA image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Continuous drive (fps): 10 |
| Custom white balance: Yes |
| Digital zoom: Yes |
| Effective pixels (megapixels): 20 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Exposure compensation: N/A |
| External flash: N/A |
| Flash range (metres): 5.60 m (Auto ISO) |
| Focal length (equiv.): 24 - 720 mm |
| Focal length multiplier: N/A |
| Flash modes: N/A |
| GPS: N/A |
| HDMI Port: N/A |
| Headphone port: N/A |
| Height (mm): 68 |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Width (mm): 112 |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Weight (inc. batteries) (g): 322 |
| Image ratio w:h: N/A |
| Camera Image stabilization: N/A |
| ISO: Auto, 80 - 3200 (expands to 6400) |
| JPEG quality levels: Fine, standard |
| Live view: Yes |
| Camera Lens mount: N/A |
| Manual exposure mode: Yes |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic): N/A |
| Maximum ISO: 3200 |
| Maximum ISO (boosted): 6400 |
| Max resolution: N/A |
| Maximum shutter speed (seconds): N/A |
| Maximum aperture: 3.3 |
| Manual focus: Yes |
| Microphone: N/A |
| Microphone port: N/A |
| Camera Minimum focus distance (cm): 50 |
| Minimum ISO: 80 |
| Minimum ISO (boosted): N/A |
| Minimum macro focus distance (cm): 3 |
| Minimum shutter speed (seconds): N/A |
| Metering modes: N/A |
| Number of focus points: N/A |
| Number of white balance presets: 5 |
| Optical zoom multiplier: 30 |
| Orientation sensor: Yes |
| Other resolutions: N/A |
| Processor: Venus Engine |
| Remote control: N/A |
| Screen dots: 1840000 |
| Screen size: N/A |
| Screen type: N/A |
| Self-timer: Yes |
| Shutter priority: Yes |
| Speaker: N/A |
| Sensor photo detectors (megapixels): 21 |
| Sensor size: N/A |
| Sensor type: N/A |
| Storage types: N/A |
| Subject / scene modes: N/A |
| Timelapse recording: N/A |
| Touchscreen: Yes |
| Camera Type: N/A |
| Uncompressed format: N/A |
| Camera USB: N/A |
| USB charging: Yes |
| Viewfinder coverage: N/A |
| Viewfinder magnification: N/A |
| Viewfinder resolution: N/A |
| Viewfinder type: N/A |
| Video formats: N/A |
| Video Mode Categories: N/A |
| Video Modes: N/A |
| WB Bracketing: Yes |
| Wireless: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The main reason to choose this camera is the broad optical range it provides in such a small package. A 24mm equivalent wide angle covers landscapes, interiors and group shots, while the 720mm equivalent telephoto end reaches distant subjects that smartphones and many larger-sensor compacts cannot cover optically. For travel, family photography and days out, that versatility can remove the need to carry several lenses or a larger camera system.
There is a trade-off. The 1/2.3-inch sensor and f/3.3-6.4 lens prioritise zoom range and portability rather than the low-light performance and subject separation available from larger-sensor models. Buyers who prioritise those qualities can compare alternatives in our Lumix compact cameras range.
For photographers who prioritise reach and portability, RAW capture and manual exposure controls provide more scope than a basic point-and-shoot, while the 322g body keeps the camera highly portable.
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- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
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- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
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- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
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