Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE vs Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE and the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) and $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE |
Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May, 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 134.3× 102.3× 91.7 mm | 112.0× 67.8× 43.1 mm |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) / 712g (body only) | 322g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed Lens (24–720mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.4 LEICA DC) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C | No |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Full-frame BSI CMOS | High Sensitivity BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 35.8× 23.8 mm | 1/2.3-inch |
| Image Resolution | 24.2 Megapixels / 96MP Handheld High-Res Mode | 20.3 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800); Dual Native ISO | 80 - 3,200 (Expandable to 6,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch 180° Tiltable Touchscreen LCD (1.84M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate | None (Removed in this version to prioritize screen size/portability) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 49 areas |
| Autofocus System | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven subject detection | Light Speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, and Urban Sports recognition) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection AF) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (Electronic, with SH/SH Pre-Burst) | 10 fps (AFS) / 5 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | JPEG (Exif 3.0), RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit) | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (8MP stills at 30 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p (APS-C crop); 1080p at 120p | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p; Full HD at 60p; High-speed HD at 120 fps |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ | 8-bit (MP4 / H.264) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (via DMW-XLR2 adapter) | No / No |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); Support for RAW video output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 Slot |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Speed Class 3 supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Yes (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | Yes (v5.0) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | USB-C (with charging support) / Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | DMW-BLG10 (7.2V, 1025mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 380 shots (LCD) / 340 shots (EVF) | Approx. 380 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (via USB-C) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | TZ99 Body, DMW-BLG10 Battery, USB-C Cable, AC Adaptor, Hand Strap |
| Price | $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) | $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 IIE - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-TZ99 - Full Specifications |