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Lumix TZ99

A genuinely huge 30x zoom (24-720mm equivalent) in a pocketable body, on a small 1/2.3-inch sensor rather than the pricier TZ300's 1-inch chip. The reach-per-pound trade-off that defines the whole travel-zoom compact category.

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£493 new
Used from £429 (Wex Photo Video)
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Core
Released
2025
Sensor
20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Mount
Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Weight
322g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation
Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
380 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p
Viewfinder
None (screen only)
Screen
Tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
380 shots
Weight (Grams)
322g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.4
Street
5.4
Travel
5.7
Wedding & Events
2.3
Vlogging & Video
5.4
Filmmaking
2.8
Documentary
3.6
Sports & Action
3.9
Landscape
3.8
Wildlife
4.7
Casual
6.1
Food
4.8
Macro
5.2
Architecture
4.0
Astrophotography
2.4
Fun & simple
5.5
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 6.1 Strong on portability, value for money and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 2.3 Held back by image quality / low light and pro reliability. Scored down: no flash sync.
🌌
Astrophotography 2.4 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
🎬
Filmmaking 2.8 Held back by image quality / low light and audio.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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