Customer Reviews for Panasonic - LUMIX ZS99 Point and Shoot Camera, 30x Zoom with 24-720mm Zoom Lens, and 4K Video/Photo - Black
Customer Rating
1
Frustrating App connectivity
on August 6, 2026
Posted by: Kevin
I have been trying to pair the Camera to the Image app with my Iphone 16 pro for days. Ikeep getting error messages like unable to connect and camera rejected connection. It shouldn't be this hard. Why you start out the pairing on Bluetooth then have to finish the pairing on WiFi is beyond me and makes the pairing overly complicated. Also Panasonic Support gives you no way to contact them directly
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, August 10, 2026
Hi Kevin! Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the app connectivity and pairing process has been so frustrating. We understand how disappointing it is when connecting a camera to a phone feels more complicated than it should, especially after repeated error messages and several days of trying. Your comments about the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi setup flow, as well as the difficulty of finding direct support options, are important and appreciated. If helpful, support is also available through the live chat on our website.
We bought the Lumix ZS599 for our trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons. It's easy to take on trails and the zoom allowed me to get a few animal shots from a safe distance. Can print up to 16x20 quality pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, July 24, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re so glad to hear the Lumix ZS599 was a perfect travel companion for your Yellowstone and Grand Tetons trip, and that its portability and zoom helped you capture great wildlife shots from a safe distance. It’s also fantastic to know you’re happy with the photo quality for larger prints. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
The best. Lumix are much better than Sony or cannon, the most overrated cameras. Much better color and quality than anything else in my price range. Way more bang for the buck. This would be priced more if it were called Sony, and theirs would overheat
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, March 13, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you’re loving your Lumix camera and the value it brings. Your support inspires us to keep delivering quality and innovation, happy shooting!
In December I went on a trip to the Middle east. On the first day my ZS80 which had taken wonderful pictures in Egypt in 2023 and in the canadian Arctic in 2024 Stopped working on the first day of my trip. The screen said System Error (Focus). I had a backup camera my ZS100 which took 1150 fine pictures but its wide angle telephoto zoom lever stopped functioning the last few days.So I have two Panasonic cameras that need repair. I have never had this with other brands.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, January 28, 2026
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad our cameras have captured such amazing memories, from Egypt to the Arctic. We’re sorry to hear about the issues during your recent trip and truly appreciate your feedback. We recommend reaching out to our official Support channels to guide you with the repair process. Your loyalty means a lot to us, and we hope to continue being part of your future adventures. Wishing you many more picture-perfect moments ahead!
It’s a compact little camera that appears to have lots of features and capabilities. Being new to photography, video instructions or better manual on settings could be very helpful. It’s a bit confusing. One button does so many different things based on mode, it’s easy to get lost. I feel like I need to take notes in order to find the settings I would like to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, November 13, 2025
Hi! Thank you for your review. We appreciate your honest feedback and will keep it in mind as we work to improve the camera experience.
It's a nice p&s with a lot of advanced features. However, despite being useful, the on-board battery charging only It's actually not that great, since the camera can't be used while charging, but really bad is that a regular wall charger is not included and very hard to find > here 3 stars only
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, August 8, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear you appreciate the camera’s features and design. We understand your concerns about the battery charging setup and the absence of a regular wall charger. Your insights are valuable and help us improve future models. We appreciate you choosing our camera and hope it continues to inspire your creativity!
We went to Alaska in May 2025, and wanted a nice point and shoot camera. I chose the Lumix ZS99 trying to stay within a budget. I was very pleased with the performance of the camera both for videos, normal and zoom shots. I think it did a better job than our iPhone Pro 13, especially for zoom shots. It was compact and held a good charge. Yes it does not have a view finder but I did not see that as a negative. I would recommend this camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, June 13, 2025
Hi Mike! Thank you for choosing the Lumix ZS99 for your Alaska trip and for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear it delivered great performance, especially with zoom shots and video, and that its compact design and battery life met your needs. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
I bought on presale for an African safari in April. I was able to document all the wildlife and scenery in beautiful pics and videos. It has all the bells and whistles but I found that the results were great just using intelligent auto. The 30x zoom is why I bought the camera and it did not disappoint. The WiFi feature and app were very useful in making sure I promptly uploaded my images on my phone to share with everyone back home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, May 5, 2025
Hey there! Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that the camera performed flawlessly during your African safari, capturing beautiful wildlife and scenery. It’s great to know that the 30x zoom lived up to your expectations and that the intelligent auto feature made it even easier to capture stunning shots. We’re also glad that the WiFi and app functionality helped upload and share your memories with loved ones. Your feedback truly means a lot, and we’re so happy the camera helped document such a memorable experience!