In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch and Originally launched at $399.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | February 2025 | January, 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 112.0× 67.8× 43.1 mm | 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and SD card) | 616g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Fixed Lens (24–720mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.4 LEICA DC) | Fixed Lens (20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 equivalent) |
| Weather sealing | No | None |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | High Sensitivity BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3 Megapixels | 18.1 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 80 - 3,200 (Expandable to 6,400) | 80 – 3200 (Expandable to 6400) |
| Stabilization | 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilization) | Optical (Power O.I.S.) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch 180° Tiltable Touchscreen LCD (1.84M dots) | 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) |
| Viewfinder | None (Removed in this version to prioritize screen size/portability) | 0.20-inch Electronic Viewfinder (1.16M dots equivalent) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 49 areas | 49 points |
| AF System | Light Speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology | Contrast Detect (with DFD technology) |
| Eye AF | Yes (Face/Eye Detection AF) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (AFS) / 5 fps (AFC) | 10 fps (AFS), 6 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (8MP stills at 30 fps) | RAW, JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p; Full HD at 60p; High-speed HD at 120 fps | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 30p; 1080p @ 60p |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (MP4 / H.264) | 8-bit |
| Mic / Headphone ports | No / No | No / No |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | 1 Slot |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Speed Class 3 supported) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 GHz) | Yes (built-in) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (v5.0) | No |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (with charging support) / Micro-HDMI | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) / Micro HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLG10 (7.2V, 1025mAh) | DMW-BMB9 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 380 shots | Approx. 330 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (via USB-C) | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | TZ99 Body, DMW-BLG10 Battery, USB-C Cable, AC Adaptor, Hand Strap | Camera, Battery Pack, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String |
| Price | $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch | Originally launched at $399 |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-TZ99 - Full Specifications | Lumix DMC-FZ80 - Full Specifications |