Panasonic ZS99 Compact Digital Camera (Silver)

Crafted for both travel and everyday use, the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 Digital Camera is a stylish yet functional point-and-shoot, appealing to photographers of all skill levels. Compact in design, the ZS99 features a 1/2.3-inch 20.3MP High-Sensitivity MOS sensor, a Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x optical zoom lens, a tilting rear LCD for selfies, and a built-in flash, ensuring high-quality imagery with minimal effort.

The 20.3MP MOS sensor excels at producing rich, detailed images with reduced noise and a broad sensitivity range, reaching ISO 6400. This sensor, paired with a powerful processor, enables continuous shooting at 30 fps in 4K Photo modes, capturing 8MP stills with ease.

The 30x Leica zoom lens spans a 24-720mm equivalent focal length range and offers an aperture range of f/3.3-6.4. With five double-sided aspherical elements, the lens minimizes distortions and aberrations, delivering crisp and sharp results throughout its range.

A 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. system enhances the lens's reach by stabilizing shots against camera movements, even in challenging lighting conditions. This stabilization also supports a Level Shot function, which automatically detects and maintains a level horizon, improving overall shooting stability.

The camera's sensor and processor also support 4K video recording at 30p with a high bitrate of 100 Mbps, alongside Full HD 1080p and HD 720p options. High-speed Full HD recording enables 120 fps slow-motion playback. Additionally, the 4K features include three unique burst modes for 8MP stills: 4K Burst for continuous shooting, 4K Pre-Burst for capturing moments before and after pressing the shutter, and 4K Burst (S/S), which lets you extract single frames from video playback.

The innovative Post Focus mode takes advantage of the 49-area contrast-detection focusing system, allowing you to shift focus points in 4K bursts during playback. Using the touchscreen, you can select a specific focus area to generate an 8MP JPEG, with the option to create multiple images from a single burst.

A tilting 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot touchscreen LCD simplifies live view shooting, menu navigation, and reviewing images. The screen flips for selfies, complete with dedicated timers. Connectivity is seamless with Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for instant sharing, while a USB-C port supports both in-camera charging and high-speed data transfer.

Manual controls enhance usability, including a configurable control ring around the lens for adjusting zoom, focus, shutter speed, and ISO. In-camera RAW processing offers options to refine color space, white balance, contrast, and more. Focus peaking aids precise manual focusing, while Creative Control and Photo Style modes add artistic flexibility.

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 380 shots per charge. Scene Guide modes and Picture Adjustment settings cater to various shooting conditions and preferences, making the ZS99 a versatile companion for photographers seeking quality and convenience.