Panasonic announces the LUMIX TZ99 & G97

Panasonic has announced two entry-level mirrorless hybrid cameras, the LUMIX TZ99 and G97. The new LUMIX G97 and TZ99 offer a wide range of updated photo and video features.

LUMIX TZ99

The LUMIX TZ99 is a pocket-size travel camera, perfect for capturing life’s adventures on the go. Available in black or silver, the TZ99 will be available from February 2025 at an RRP of $477.99 USD.

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Features include:

• 20.3MP 1/2.3″ High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
• Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Zoom Lens
• 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0″ Tilting 1.84m-Dot Touchscreen
• UHD 4K Video at 30p, HD Video at 120fps
• 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.
• ISO 6400 and up to 30 fps Shooting
• 4K Photo Modes and Post Focus
• USB-C Charging & Data Transfer
• Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Equipped with a 24-720mm LEICA DC lens, the LUMIX TZ99 offers 30x optical zoom and up to 60x with iZoom. It also features in-built 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+.

It can record 4K video at up to 30p and Full HD at up to 60p.

• 4K:3840×2160, 30p (100Mbps/sensor output 30 frames/second)
• FHD:1920×1080, 60p (28Mbps/sensor output 60 frames/second)
• FHD:1920×1080, 30p (20Mbps/sensor output 30 frames/second)
• HD:1280×720, 30p (10Mbps/sensor output 30 frames/second)
• High-speed video: HD: 1280×720, 30p (sensor output 120 frames/sec), VGA: 640×480, 30p (sensor output 240 frames/sec)
• Maximum recording time: 4K: 15 minutes limited, FHD/60p, High Speed Video/HD: 29 minutes 59 seconds limited

There is a tiltable 1,840k-dot touchscreen and USB Type-C charging. You can connect with built-in Bluetooth v5.0, plus a dedicated Send Image button for transfers to your smartphone.

LUMIX G97

The LUMIX G97 micro four thirds camera combines high-performance and simplicity. It is also available from February 2025, the G97 is offered as a body-only option (RRP £699) or with two kit variations: £799 with a 12-60mm lens or $847.99 USD with a 14-140mm lens.

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Features include:

• 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
• New USB-C Connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0
• UHD 4K30p Video, Pre-Installed V-Log L
• 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2
• 0.74x 2.36m-Dot “Hybrid” OLED Viewfinder
• 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot OLED Rear Touchscreen
• Advanced DFD AF System; 4K PHOTO
• ISO 25600 and 9 fps Continuous Shooting
• Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

The camera utilizes a 20.3MP CMOS sensor and a Venus Engine processor.

A Live View Composite feature is also included, providing the ability to combine multiple exposures in real time.

The LUMIX G97 has a 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S.2 system and the ability to record 4K at up to 30p with no record time limitations. You can also record HD at up to 240p. There is a vertical video recording mode and Panasonic claims 12-stops of dynamic range when shooting in V-Log L. Additionally there are headphone and microphone jacks.

Video Format: MP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
Audio compression method: AAC (2ch)
3840 x 2160 (4K/30p: approx. 100Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K/24p: approx. 100Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD/60p: approx. 28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD/30p: approx. 20Mbps)
1280 x 720 (HD/30p: approx. 10 Mbps)

Maximum recording time: Depends on available card capacity. Shooting may stop when the ambient temperature is high.

S&Q FHD30P
1/4x, 1/2x, 2x, 4x, 8x
FHD60P
1/2x, 2x, 4x, 8x

Image quality adjustment Contrast1 / Sharpness / Noise reduction / Saturation1,2 / Tone3 / Filter effect3 / Graininess*3
*1: Except V-Log L
*2: Except Monochrome/L.Monochrome/L.Monochrome D
*3: Monochrome / L.Monochrome / L.Monochrome D
Photo Style Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L.Monochrome / L.Monochrome D / Landscape / People / Custom / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-LogL

There is also a 4K PHOTO mode where you can capture bursts of high-resolution photos at 30fps.

The camera features a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and 2,360k-dot OLED Live View Finder and a dust/splash-resistant construction.

There is built-in Bluetooth v5.0 for sharing and remote control, as well as USB Type-C charging.