As point-and-shoot cameras are rising in recognition on the identical time producers have all however pulled again on making new fashions, Panasonic is recommitting to the format with the announcement of a brand new ZS99 — a successor to the ZS80 and ZS80D.
The ZS99 (which will likely be often known as the TZ99 in some areas) is designed to be a compact, pocketable digital camera that gives strong picture high quality with an enormous zoom vary. The new ZS99 isn’t massively totally different from the earlier fashions, although, and serves as a minor refresh of the format. That stated, a brand new launch retains the digital camera on manufacturing traces and exhibits Panasonic’s assist for the revived love of point-and-shoots.
The ZS99 retains the identical sensor, lens, picture stabilization, focus system, rear 1,840K dot show, and video choices as its predecessor however does add some new issues. For instance, the the ZS99 helps vertical video taking pictures (the digital camera is aware of when it’s oriented vertically) and provides the “REC” crimson body indicator when it’s recording. Additionally, digital camera has been up to date to assist Bluetooth V5 and upgrades the micro USB port to USB-C.
Panasonic additionally added a “Send Image” button to the digital camera physique along with the in-Menu methodology that existed in its predecessors.
These modifications aren’t with out consequence, nonetheless. In order to accommodate the brand new USB-C port, Panasonic opted to take away the digital viewfinder solely — the ZS99’s solely finder is the rear LCD. As a recap, the ZS80 and ZS80D had a 2,330K-dot stay digital viewfinder positioned within the higher left-hand nook of the digital camera (when considered from the again).
The Panasonic Lumix ZS99 will likely be accessible in black (DC-ZS99E-Okay) and silver (DC-ZS99E-S) in mid-February 2024 for $499.99.
A Slightly Upgraded G97, Too
In addition to the ZS99, Panasonic additionally introduced the G97, which is an upgraded G95/G95D. This micro 4 thirds interchangeable lens digital camera options improved sluggish and fast movement functionality (a most of 4x sluggish movement or 8x quick-motion in FHD recordings), a higher-resolution 1,840K-dot rear LCD, the replace to Bluetooth 5.0 and the addition of the Send Image button (identical as within the ZS99), in addition to the shift from micro USB charging to USB-C. Gratefully, it’s all upgrades with no compromises right here.
The new Lumix G97 will likely be accessible as a equipment with the 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (physique solely is just not an choice) in late February 2024 for $849.99.
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