Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II 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 $3,299 USD / £2,999 and $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8 mm | 112.0× 67.8× 43.1 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 795g (Body, battery, and SD card) | 322g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | L-Mount (Leica, Panasonic, Sigma alliance) | Fixed Lens (24–720mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.4 LEICA DC) |
| Weather sealing | Yes; dust, splash, and freeze-resistant (-10°C / 14°F) | No |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Newly developed BSI CMOS | High Sensitivity BSI-CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) | 1/2.3-inch |
| Resolution | 44.3 Megapixels (Effective) | 20.3 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 80 - 51,200 (Expandable to 40–102,400) | 80 - 3,200 (Expandable to 6,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2; up to 8.0 stops (Center) / 7.0 stops (Periphery) | 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch 4-axis Tilt + Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch 180° Tiltable Touchscreen LCD (1.84M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.78x magnification; 120fps refresh rate | None (Removed in this version to prioritize screen size/portability) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779-point PDAF | 49 areas |
| AF System | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven real-time recognition | Light Speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology |
| Eye AF | Human (Eye /Face /Head /Body), Animal, and Vehicles (including specialized "Urban Sport" detection) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection AF) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10fps (Mechanical); 40fps (Electronic) with AF-C and Pre-Burst (up to 1.5s) | 10 fps (AFS) / 5 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | RAW, JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) --- High-Res Mode: 177MP (Handheld and Tripod modes supported) | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (8MP stills at 30 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 8K 30p (10-bit internal); 8.1K Open Gate (3:2) 24/30p; 4K up to 120p | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p; Full HD at 60p; High-speed HD at 120 fps |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes RAW internal up to 5.8K) | 8-bit (MP4 / H.264) |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm jacks; supports 32-bit float audio via XLR adapter | No / No |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 Slot |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Speed Class 3 supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Yes (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Yes (v5.0) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) with PD; Full-size HDMI; Timecode support via PC terminal | USB-C (with charging support) / Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLG10 (7.2V, 1025mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 350 shots (Standard) / 1,100 shots (Power Save LVF mode) | Approx. 380 shots |
| USB charging | Supported (USB Power Delivery) | Yes (via USB-C) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Lumix S1R II Body, Battery DMW-BLK22, Charger, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Cable Protector, and Body Cap. | TZ99 Body, DMW-BLG10 Battery, USB-C Cable, AC Adaptor, Hand Strap |
| Price | $3,299 USD / £2,999 | $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1R II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-TZ99 - Full Specifications |