Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the most affordable & high quality camera I could find! No regrets

I absolutely loooove this camera. I’m glad I went with this one. I was doing a lot of research since it was my first camera purchase and I’m happy with it. It’s been almost a year and I’m obsessed. The quality is perfect

I love it , personally better than the canon G7X The zoom on it makes it stands out and the quality is soooo good . Trust me . Get it

Hi, I came to the store to buy a gift for my wife for her birthday about a month ago. I was looking to buy the Canon G7x and it was simply out of stock. One of the store's salespeople came to me with an offer for the Lumix ZS99. I hadn't seen the camera before. He convinced me to buy the camera. I explained to him that my wife's birthday is in 3 weeks from the date of purchase and what would I do if she didn't like the camera. He suggested that I purchase a membership for $50. He said that I would receive a 60-day return option. In the end, he advised me to come back after a few days to cancel the membership and everything would remain as he promised. In any case, I received the camera a few days later. A week ago, my wife opened the camera for the first time and the camera was simply horrible. The quality is not good at all. The focus doesn't look good at all. In the end, the guy scammed me. I went back to the store to return the camera and I simply didn't get any response. I paid over $600. This camera is not worth it. Do yourself a favor and don't go near this camera. It's at my house. I just have no choice but to buy this camera...

Great Compact Travel Camera I really enjoyed using the Lumix ZS99. The biggest advantage for me is the compact size and the huge zoom range. It is very easy to carry around and great for travel, family photos, and everyday shooting. The image quality is surprisingly good for such a small camera, especially in good light. I also really like how easy it is to transfer photos directly to my phone with a USB cable. It is not a camera that gives you the same look or control as a larger interchangeable-lens camera, especially when shooting in difficult lighting, but for a small travel camera, it does a very good job. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants something compact and versatile.

quality is super good and i love to travel with it. however i dislike the flash placement as its right where you rest your fingers, so you have to make sure they are out of the way or you'll get a shadow. The quality during the night is less than during the day. in low light it can get a bit grainy. I do love the camera for day pictures the best.

Camera quality is really good. It’s the perfect size for traveling. The only more difficult thing is the flash is on a spot where people naturally put their finger but just a quick reminder is enough. It has a lot of adjustable settings for all different styles of photography. I’ve used it a while day and never had problem with battery life.

First off I'm a millennial, I grew up with disposable cameras which then transitioned to digital, I love the visual aspect of digital camera photography. So many pictures today are from a mobile phone, it just isn’t quite the same effect. I’m very happy with the results of this camera. The zoom is superb! Very impressed. The only thing I have an issue with it the position of the flash. It’s in an odd spot and when trying to either take a micro shot or a full zoom, the flash gets cut of due to the lens zoom length.

*also posted on Amazon* Have had this for 5 months or so but mainly used for concerts & events not daily I was looking for a compact camera with long-range zoom for concerts and sports, that will capture good quality video from both close seats and from higher or nosebleed seats and this totally delivers. Over time, it's actually cheaper than buying floor seats lol Why I Chose It For this specific use, there’s really nothing else like it No phone camera, not even high-end or Chinese global models like the: Oppo X8 Ultra Vivo X200 Xiaomi 15 Ultra (which are largely praised for their camera capabilities - mostly photo, not so much video) can match this compact camera's video zoom. Those 3 are super expensive (>$1000) and don’t come close. Phones rely heavily on multiple lenses and AI after 5x zoom. This gives you a 30x optical zoom from one lens Galaxy s25 ultra has a 5x optical zoom and the iPhone 16 pro max is 10x zoom. Even if Im slightly wrong it still doesnt come close..thats my whole point The other camera I considered... FZ80D That was a chonky boy and not inconspicuous enough for me, I didn’t want to risk being stopped before going into the venue. From the research I did: Probably the second closest option Has great stabilization Similar or bigger zoom range More affordable Still worthy of consideration if size isn't an issue. --- Pros of the ZS99 Doesn’t look pro-level, so most venues allow it (It meets the standard requirement of not having a detachable lens-always check the rules first, but you should be fine unless they’re being picky. You can also email some venues in advance and have their response for reference once the event rolls around just in case) Compact but sturdy, good grip Fits in men’s pockets (Maybe not women’s, those pockets are a scam... check bag size limits and toss it in a small bag if needed.) Intelligent Auto Mode is easy to use User Manual is super organized and easy to search through Stabilization is good Not as buttery as a phone’s “super steady” mode But that kind of adds to the live-event vibe Steady you can see what’s going on clearly but you can tell someone recorded it handheld, like you wouldn't assume a tripod was used Bonus tip: Turn on Continuous Autofocus (AFC) for sports / action / lots of dancing or movement → Game changer for me. I noticed the difference immediately Way better zoom than any phone, period. --- Cons Overheats during extended use. When it overheats it can stop recording Charging port rubbery thingy feels flimsy Be gentle, or just get a separate battery pack and external charger (Manual tells you what kind of battery to look for) Wrist strap is fine Especially if you’ve got a bag to store your camera between uses But if you’re planning to record for hours → consider a sturdier neck strap so you can just be ready to record without having it in your hand 24/7 Time limits: 4K caps at 15 minutes per clip 1080p (FHD) maxes out at 30 minutes Feels a bit short, but unless you're filming an entire Metallica concert, one song at a time should be fine (Personally, I think 1080p actually looks better than 4K at full zoom as it captures smoother movement) Battery life My battery died right before the main event after ~6 hours. → Bring a power bank or spare battery --- Final Thoughts If you're a casual enjoyer, you'll likely walk away pretty satisfied. The main selling point is that 30x zoom. It’s unmatched in a compact package like this. If anything looks a bit grainy or overexposed in the moment, you can always clean it up later in editing. And when I refer to editing it’s literally just the built-in editing for saturation and highlights / shadows etc on your phone. Transfer is straightforward, and there are good YouTube videos on this camera. My favorite channel on it is Tech to Remember’s videos. Great help. That wraps up my casual review of the ZS99 for concerts and live events. I’ll update if anything else comes to mind & if this site allows

I love this camera. It takes great pictures. I still learning with the settings. Its great to take with bday parties. Or any small event. At first I was nervous when I purchased this camera I was between Sony and this one. I'm glad I purchased it. It a good size to carry it anywear.

Its a really good product for beginners, easy to learn, u can take it anywheree, and jts reallyy fuunn to usee, honestly the photos came out better than anticipated

Love this cam it was a little confusing how to download the pics and there’s a 30 min number at a time, had to buy a memory card even tho I think it says you don’t need one couldn’t figure it out without one; love this cam pics come out really good and can bring it anywhere!

Great video quality easy to use. Has great features

I love my Lumix camera. The quality is so sharp, colors look natural, and it gives photos that clean cinematic look. Super easy to use even for beginners.

The camera is everything! You just need to learn how to make filters. After than the picture will come out soo good! And the battery life is soo good too!

The camera is built with quality and feels good in the hand. Colors pop and the image is very nice. You can tell the difference between this and an iPhone as long as you have good light. Battery will last 1 full day of pictures or a weekend of lighter pictures taking. I’d recommend getting a spare battery as well. Only downside of this camera is the flash placement, as your finger will naturally block it. But that is something you eventually get used to. Flash is bright and makes a big difference. The flash is the reason I bought this over the similarly priced Sony.

The Panasonic Lumix ZS99 camera is compact and easy to use. It is perfect for everyday shooting and delivers sharp, high-quality photos with impressive detail.

Exactly what I was looking for in a point in shoot camera! It is sleek and the battery lasts forever. Good quality and amazing zoom.

It’s a really nice compact all-around camera with some great pro features like post-focus stacking, manual focus, and other functions. There’s great ergonomics like comfortable hand grips, good dials and rings, and other intuitive controls. The camera has a great auto mode and fantastic semi-auto creative controls. The long zoom lets you utilize this camera on the go, giving you the ability to get close enough to everything you want to shoot without having to carry a large lens or compromise picture quality. However, my only reservation so far is the flash, which is simply put in the wrong place. It always gets blocked by your hand on the camera grip.

I bought this camera just before going on a trip to Florida. I did not want to bring my DSLR kit, but wanted something small that could still shoot RAW. This camera delivered. The RAW files are easy to manipulate in Lightroom and capture a lot of detail. The camera itself is fairly easy to use. I tend to shoot in Aperture Priority, but the auto mode is certainly usable if you're not comfortable in AV or TV modes.