Travel photographers often need a camera that they can easily work with. This means it needs to have a good lens, great performance, and a good build, amongst other things. One of the reasons why someone would opt for a point-and-shoot is that they can capture a wide-ranging subject with ease. With many photographers looking for something small, here is the only option you must choose.
One of the cameras that people are choosing is the Panasonic ZS99. And we think it is the most ideal offering for photographers of today. For the unversed, the Panasonic ZS99 offers a 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor with 20MP. The lens also offers a 24mm to 720mm 35mm equivalent with f3.3 to f8 aperture. Some other features include a 30-second to 1/2000th shutter speed, a 3-inch TFT LCD 1,843,200-dots, 4K photo, ISO 6400, and weighing just 322g.
The Panasonic point-and-shoot feels like a serious compact camera, one that feels good in your hands, just like the older Fujifilm compact models. There are two dials: one on the lens and one at the back of the camera. The flash is amazing, and it also made a nice pop sound that is very audible. You can also hear a mechanical leaf shutter, too.
The Panasonic ZS99 point-and-shoot has a nice and aesthetically pleasing appeal to the senses. The dial texture is amazing, the buttons are nice, too, and one gets the best menu system as well. As for the image quality, they are certainly designed for you to have fun. As we said in our review:
If you’re shooting for social media, then this will be positively fine. I love the ease of implementing the filters like the Appetizing Food scene or the Retro image filter.
The scene modes are other important additions, and one gets a star filter around lights. The ZS99 is a sort of toy camera, and people who are not critical of pixel peeping will adore it the most. The point-and-shoot allows you to zoom in, and the device can easily fit into your pocket. While slightly expensive, it is also “the most compact modern zoom camera on the market with an interface that will appeal to so many folks.”
If you are buying this camera, the images are great up to ISO 400, but beyond that, it gives you noise. For some, it may be a deal breaker, but you can use that noise to your advantage in some cases. Lightroom’s Denoise ability can be of help to you. However, if you are someone who likes details, then this device is not for you. Perhaps, go full frame then.
Overall, the Panasonic point-and-shoot can deliver some great results if you know what you are shooting. Otherwise, it can be quite a challenge to navigate. In fact, one can easily rely on the LUTs to get some distinct photos in-camera.
Priced at $578, the device is ideal for young photographers who like nostalgic images that most cameras today can’t make. We do hope you have fun just as much as we did during the review.