Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 vs Sony RX1R III
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 and the Sony RX1R III, 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 5000 USD.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
Sony RX1R III |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | February 2025 | July, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 112.0× 67.8× 43.1 mm | 113.3×67.9×87.5 mm (4.5×2.7×3.4") |
| Weight | 322g (with battery and SD card) | 498 g (with battery and media) |
| Mount | Fixed Lens (24–720mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.4 LEICA DC) | Fixed Lens (ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2) |
| Weather sealing | No | No (Magnesium alloy chassis, but not rated) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | High Sensitivity BSI-CMOS | Exmor R BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | Full-Frame (35.9×24.0 mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3 Megapixels | 61.0 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 80 - 3,200 (Expandable to 6,400) | 100 – 32,000 (Expands to 50 – 102,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilization) | Electronic/Digital only (Active Mode for video) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch 180° Tiltable Touchscreen LCD (1.84M dots) | 3.0" Fixed Touchscreen LCD (2.36M dots) |
| Viewfinder | None (Removed in this version to prioritize screen size/portability) | Fixed 0.39" OLED EVF (2.36M dots, 0.7x mag) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 49 areas | 693 Phase-detection points (78% coverage) |
| AF System | Light Speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology | Fast Hybrid AF with AI Processing Unit |
| Eye AF | Yes (Face/Eye Detection AF) | Real-time Eye AF (Human, Animal, Bird, Insect) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (AFS) / 5 fps (AFC) | 5 fps |
| Formats | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (8MP stills at 30 fps) | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Compressed/Lossless/Uncompressed) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p; Full HD at 60p; High-speed HD at 120 fps | 4K at 30p / 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (MP4 / H.264) | 10-bit 4:2:2 (Internal & HDMI) |
| Mic / Headphone ports | No / No | 3.5mm Mic jack (No dedicated headphone jack) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | Single Slot |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Speed Class 3 supported) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (v5.0) | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (with charging support) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) / Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLG10 (7.2V, 1025mAh) | NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 380 shots | Approx. 270 – 300 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (via USB-C) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | TZ99 Body, DMW-BLG10 Battery, USB-C Cable, AC Adaptor, Hand Strap | Camera, Battery, Lens Cap, Strap, USB-C Cable |
| Price | $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch | 5000 USD |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-TZ99 - Full Specifications | RX1R III - Full Specifications |