Panasonic DC-FZ10002 Instruction Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual
for future use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→86)

DC-FZ10002

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

EB

DVQX1789ZB

M0219KZ1029

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations
in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

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About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate.

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About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical
outlet.

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Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RS2: optional).

• Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures
and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or
sound may be adversely affected.

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC
server:
http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525
Hamburg, Germany

Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter

Type of wireless

WLAN 2412-2462 MHz 13 dBm

Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz 10 dBm

Frequency band

(central frequency)

Maximum power

(dBm e.i.r.p.)

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These symbols indicate separate collection of waste
electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries.
More detailed information is contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.

• To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional)
or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry
cloth.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances
(can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long
period of time.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc.,
to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may
peel off.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the
sun may cause it to malfunction.

• Always use the supplied cords and cables.

• Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

• While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing,
reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery,
card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important
data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
ensure proper operation.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.

• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or
too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power
plug or near the batteries.

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended humidity:
40%RH to 60%RH)

• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the
battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the
battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

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Contents

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Information for Your Safety ................2

Preparations/Basics

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Before use ........................................... 7

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Standard accessories ......................... 8

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Digital Camera Accessory System .... 9

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 10

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About the Card .................................. 12

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Quick Start Guide .............................. 13

Attaching the Lens Cap ...............................13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......................13

Attaching the Lens Hood .............................14

Inserting the battery and/or

SD memory card (optional) .........................15

Charging the battery .................................... 16

Opening the Monitor .................................... 18

Setting the clock ..........................................18

[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder) ...19

Holding the camera .....................................19

Shutter button (Taking pictures) ..................20

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Basic operations ............................... 21

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Setting the menu ............................... 27

Recording

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Taking pictures
with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 29

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus .....31

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................... 33

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and

Colour tone Settings ......................... 34

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Selecting a Drive Mode

([Burst] / [Self Timer]) ....................... 38

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Recording with the 4K Photo

function .............................................. 39

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) .... 42

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Taking Pictures with Time Lapse

Shot/Stop Motion Animation ............ 44

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting
a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) .......................... 46

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Taking pictures with flash ................ 48

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ............................. 49

Playback

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Viewing your pictures ....................... 53

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Deleting pictures ............................... 55

Menu

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Menu list ............................................ 56

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ............... 68

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Operating the camera
by connecting it to a smartphone ... 69

Others

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Downloading software ...................... 75

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays .............................................. 76

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Q&A

Troubleshooting ................................ 79

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Specifications .................................... 83

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Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ...................................... 86

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or
prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can
come into contact with the camera.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off
with a dry soft cloth.

Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or
viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using

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it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.

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When in use

Do not keep objects such as credit cards that may be influenced magnetically
close to this unit. The data on these objects may become corrupted and unusable.

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated
menus and functions.

•

(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is

registered.

Recording mode:

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as
of February 2019. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

DMW-BLC12E

• Charge the battery before use.

• Battery pack is indicated as battery pack
or battery in the text.

AC adaptor

VSK0815L

Lens hood

SYQ0081

Lens cap/
Lens cap string

1ZE1DCFZ1000M2Z

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Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in
the direction indicated by arrow
pressing it in the direction indicated by
arrow .

while

Hot shoe cover

SKF0106K

(This is attached to the camera at the time
of purchase.)

Shoulder Strap

DVPW1002Z

USB connection
cable

K1HY04YY0106

• Cards are optional. (SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
are indicated as card in the text.)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Digital Camera Accessory System

Description Accessory#

Battery pack DMW-BLC12

Battery charger DMW-BTC12

AC adaptor

DC coupler

Flash DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L

Shutter remote control DMW-RS2

LED video light VW-LED1

Stereo shotgun microphone DMW-MS2

Stereo microphone VW-VMS10

MC protector DMW-LMCH62

PL filter (Circular type) DMW-LPL62

Shoulder Strap DMW-SSTG9

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The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional).

The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the
AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.

Part numbers are as of February 2019. These may be subject to change.

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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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DMW-AC10

DMW-DCC8

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the U.K.: 0344 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Communications Centre
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic U.K.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a
browse on our website for further details.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1

2
3
4

5
6

7

8 9 10

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28

1

Zoom lever (→21)

2

Shutter button (→20)

3

Front dial (→23)

4

Motion picture button (→49)

[Fn4] button (→28) /

5

] (Exposure Compensation) button

[
(→34)

Charging lamp (→17) /

6

WIRELESS connection lamp (→68)

7

Rear dial (→23)

8

[Fn5] button (→28)

9

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→18)

10

Mode dial (→22)

11

Shoulder strap eyelet (→13)

12

Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp

13

Flash (→48)

14

Stereo microphone

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→8)

15

Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.

16

Flash open lever (→48)

13 11

14 12 15 16

21

22

11
23

27

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

27
28
29

24 25 26

Eye sensor (→19)

Eyecup

Viewfinder (→19)

Dioptre adjustment dial (→19)

[Fn8] button (→28) / [LVF] button (→19)

Drive mode dial (→38)

[MIC] socket

[Fn1] button (→28)

[Fn2] button (→28)

[Fn3] button (→28) /

] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

[
(→21)

Control ring (→23)

Lens

Focal distance indication (as with a
35 mm film camera)

Values assume an aspect ratio of [3:2].
(When recording motion pictures, refer
to the focal length displayed on the
screen.)

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18
19

20

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30 31 32 33

30

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→34)

31

Focus mode lever (→31, 33)

[Fn6] button (→28) /

32

[Q.MENU] button (→28)

33

Speaker

34

[ ] (Playback) button (→53)

35

[DISP.] button (→24)

36

[MENU/SET] button (→24)

Cursor button (→24)

37

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→35)

[

] (White balance) ( ) (→36)

[

] ([Macro Mode]) ( ) (→32)

[

] ([AF Mode]) ( ) (→32)

[
[Fn7] button (→28) /

38

] (Delete) button (→55) /

[

] (Cancel) button (→27)

[

39

[REMOTE] socket

[HDMI] socket

40

You can view pictures on a TV screen by
connecting your camera to your TV with
the HDMI micro cable.

41

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→16)

42

Card/Battery door (→15)

39

40

41

34
35
36
37

38

42 44 43 45 46

DC coupler cover (→9)

43

• Always use a genuine Panasonic
AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
(→9)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW­DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC10E: optional) are used.

44

Release lever (→15)

Tripod mount

45

Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit or the unit may not be
secured properly on the tripod.

46

Touch screen (→26) / monitor (→76)

Function buttons [Fn9] to [Fn13] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS-

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been
confirmed with Panasonic brand card.

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related
materials.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4]

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

[FHD]/[HD]

[4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

Class 4 or higher

UHS Speed Class 3

• Latest information:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)

Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Formatting the card (initialisation)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

 UHS Speed Class 3

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Quick Start Guide

Attaching the Lens Cap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the camera

1

Attach the lens cap

2

Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.

• Perform steps to and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

• Be sure to close the flash beforehand.

Align the mounting mark on the lens hood a little

1

above the mounting mark on the tip of the lens

Mounting mark on the tip of the lens

Mounting mark on the lens hood

Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to

2

secure it

Continue to rotate the lens hood until you hear a “click”

3

even if you feel some stiffness, and then align the mark on
the bottom of the camera

• Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and its reflection does not
fall on images.

Rotate until the marks are aligned

If you attach the lens hood while using the flash, the flash light would be blocked by the lens hood

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causing the bottom part of images to be darkened (vignetting) and also making it impossible to
modulate the light. It is recommended to remove the lens hood before using the flash.
Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

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Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN]

1

position and open the card/battery door
Insert the battery and card, making sure that

2

their orientation is correct

• Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check

that it is locked by lever (

• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do

not touch the terminal.

Close the door

3

Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove

• To remove battery

Move lever (

) in direction of arrow.

).

• To remove card
Press the centre of the card.

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Preparations/Basics

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E).

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the

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card or battery.

Press

Pull out

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Charging the battery

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.

• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between

10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Insert the battery into the camera.
Make sure that the camera is turned off.

AC adaptor (supplied)

To the electrical outlet

USB connection cable (supplied)

Computer

• Turn on the computer.

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an
upright position.

• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the
cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty
operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

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Charging from the power outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

Charging from a computer

Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

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Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

On Charging in progress

Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the

Off

camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing Charging error (→79)

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Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 180 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case

when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs
depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when
temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a
long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power
supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Opening the Monitor

1

Place your finger in the cleft on the right side of the monitor and open the

1

monitor toward the left side (maximum 180°)
It can be rotated 180° to the direction of the lens

2

Return the monitor to its original position

3

Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive

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force. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to

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prevent dirt and scratches.

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on

1

Press [MENU/SET]

2

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour,

3

minute), and press to set
Press [MENU/SET]

4

When [The clock setting has been completed.] is

5

displayed, press [MENU/SET]

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

6

Press to set your home area and press

7

[MENU/SET]

2

3

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[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Press [LVF] ( ) button

1

Automatic switching between

viewfinder and monitor

Viewfinder display

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Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

The eye sensor (

) automatically switches the display to
viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the
viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away from the
viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.

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About dioptre adjustment

Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial to adjust until you are able
to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

If [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps] when the viewfinder

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is used, the camera can be operated for a longer period since
battery drainage is reduced.

Holding the camera

• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp,
microphone, or speaker with your
fingers or other objects.

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

Microphone

• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures.
There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the
lens retracts.

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Monitor display

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Free angle shooting

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

Taking pictures at high angle Taking pictures at low angle

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Set mode dial to [ ]

1

• The camera automatically optimises the main settings.

• For details on the recording modes, refer to (→22).

Press the shutter button halfway (press

2

lightly) to focus on the subject

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Focus display (Green)

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the way), and take

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the picture

Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long as the [Focus/

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Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

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Check the picture you have taken

Press the [

] (Playback) button. (→53)

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Basic operations

Zoom lever (Use zoom)

Zoom lever

Move the zoom lever

1

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

• The zoom speed varies according to how
far you rotate the lever.

Enlarge the
subject
(telephoto)

Turn the control ring

1

Capture a

wider area

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“Control ring”(→23)

←

(wide-

angle)

Control ring

Optical Zoom:

You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.

Maximum magnification: 16x

Extra optical zoom:

This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size].
Extra optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than optical zoom,
without degrading the picture quality.

Maximum magnification: 32x

1

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Including the optical zoom ratio. The maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture size.

1



[i.Zoom]:

Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
You can use the camera’s intelligent resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio
up to 2x



2



2

higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality.

Up to 1.5x the original zoom ratio when [Picture Size] is set to [S]

[Digital Zoom]:

Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
You can zoom in up to 4x the original zoom magnification. When [Digital Zoom] is used
simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can increase the combined zoom ratio up to 4x.
Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.

• When [Monitor Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps], Digital Zoom is not

available (setting at the time of purchase).

• When [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps], Digital Zoom is not available.

■

[Zoom Compose Assist] button (Using the Zoom
Compose Assist function)

If you lose the subject while zoomed in:

Press and hold [ ] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

• A frame indicating the original zoom magnification (angle of view)
will appear.

When you find the subject:

Align the frame with the subject and release your finger
from the button



→
Enlarge the
subject
(telephoto)

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Mode dial (Select the recording mode)

Set to the desired recording mode

1

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (→29)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→29)

Programme AE Mode

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Determine aperture, then take pictures.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Determine shutter speed, then take pictures.

Manual Exposure Mode

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures.

Creative Video Mode (→50)

Determine aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity, then record motion pictures.

• You cannot take still pictures.

Custom Mode

Take pictures using pre-registered settings.

Panorama Shot Mode

Take panorama pictures.

Scene Guide Mode

Take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.

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Control ring

You can use the control ring to change the settings for recording.

Mode dial

/



When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment.

You can change to your preferred settings using [Control Ring] from the [Custom] ([Operation])

●

menu.

Control ring

Step Zoom

Picture effects change

Step Zoom



Front dial/Rear dial

Rotating:

Selection of items or setting of values is performed during
the various settings.

Front dial

Rear dial

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in [ ] / [ ] / [ ] /
[ ] modes.

Mode dial Front dial Rear dial

Programme Shift Programme Shift

Aperture value Aperture value

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

• These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:

Turn the front dial

Rotate the rear dial

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Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)

Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

• These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button
as .

[DISP.] button (Switching the display information)

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

1

During recording

You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method.

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set]
→ [LVF Disp. Set] or [Monitor Disp. Set]

[ ] (viewfinder style)

] (monitor style)

[

■

[ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)

With information Without information

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50

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Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the
composition of the images.

Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their details.

With information

+

level gauge

p

50

Without information

level gauge

+

■

[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)

With information

With information Without information

p

50

+

level gauge

p

50

Preparations/Basics

Without information

+

level gauge



This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is

Monitor recording

Turned off

information screen

set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.

With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] to

●

a function button. Each time you press the assigned function button, the display style of the monitor
or viewfinder ([

]/[ ]), whichever is currently in use, will change.

During playback

With information

Detailed information

display

1



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100-0001

1



Press to switch between the following display modes:

– Detailed information display
– Histogram display
– Photo style, Highlight shadow display
– White balance display
– Lens information display

2



This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to
[ON].

Without information

1/5

([Highlight])

2



Without information



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Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

Drag

To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen.

Pinch (spread/pinch)

On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to
zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Touch [ ]

1

Touch an icon

2

■

Touch AF, Touch Shutter

The icon switches every time you touch it.

] (Touch AF)

[

] (Touch shutter)

[

[

] (OFF)

■

[Touch AE]

You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position.

] ([Touch AE])

[

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Focuses on the position you touch.

Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place.

Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness for
Touch [Set]

• To cancel the function, touch [ ] .

Preparations/Basics

Setting the menu

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

1

Switch the menu type

2

Press
Press to select a tab such as [ ]

• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the
front dial.

Press [MENU/SET]

■

Menu types

•

[Rec]

• [Setup]

• Menus to be displayed in each recording mode (→56)

Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]

3

• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial.

• You can also switch to the next page by rotating the zoom lever.

Press to select the setting and press

4

[MENU/SET]

• The setting can also be selected by rotating the rear
dial.

• The setting methods vary depending on the menu
item.

Press [ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback

5

screen reappears

• The menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

• [Motion Picture]

• [My Menu]

[Custom]

•

• [Playback]

You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the [DISP.]

●

button while you select a menu item or setting.
The menu items that cannot be set are greyed out. In some setting

●

conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when you
press [MENU/SET] if you select a greyed-out menu item.

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording.

Press [Q.MENU] button

1

Rotate the front dial to select a menu item

2

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting

3

Press [Q.MENU] button to close the Quick menu

4

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

p

50p50

(Function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn8]) or icons
displayed on the screen ([Fn9] - [Fn13]).

Set the menu

1

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Fn Button Set]

Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode]
Press to select the function button you want to

2

assign a function to and press [MENU/SET]

• You can press [DISP.] button to switch pages.

Press to select the function you want to assign

3

and press [MENU/SET]

The screen displayed in Step 3 can be displayed by holding a function button ([Fn1] to [Fn8]) for

●

2 seconds.
Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

●

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera
optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.

Set mode dial to [ ]

1

• At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent
Auto Plus Mode.

Point the camera at the subject

2

• When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon switches to

the one for that scene. (Automatic Scene Detection)

■

Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

→ / [Intelligent Auto] → [Intelligent Auto Mode]

Settings: [

• [ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and colour tone while
also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your
preferences. (→30)

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots,

●

pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and

●

the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a
single still picture rich in gradation.

■

Auto Focus (Face/Eye Detection)

[AF Mode] is automatically set to [
subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking
function starts operating.

• You can also switch to [ ] by pressing [ ] button ( ).
Align the AF tracking area with the subject and press the
shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function.

] (Intelligent Auto Mode) / [ ] (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)

]. If you touch the

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Taking pictures with customised colouring, blurriness of the
background and brightness

Recording mode:

■

Setting colouring

Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen
Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

■

Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)

Press [Fn7] button to display the setting screen
Rotate the rear dial to set the blurriness of the background

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• Pressing [Fn7] button on the setting screen will cancel the setting.

250 125 60 30 15

■

Setting brightness

Press [ ] button
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the brightness

• You can change the setting content on the exposure
compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the
[Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

• Press [

■

With touch screen operations

Touch [ ]
Touch the item you want to set

[ ]: Colouring / [ ]: Degree of defocusing / [ ]: Brightness

Drag the slide bar or exposure metre to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

] button again to return to the recording screen.

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Recording mode:

Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or

1

[AFC]

• It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set.

Settings The movement of the subject and the scene

[AFS]

(Auto Focus

[AFS/AFF]

[AFC]

(Auto Focus Continuous)

 When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time

of recording. (Movement prediction)

Single)

[AFF]

(Auto Focus
Flexible)

■

Setting the tracking sensitivity of the focus position

Recording mode:

This item works only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].

→ [Rec] → [AF Sensitivity(Photo)]

Settings: [-2] to [+2]

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera re-adjusts the focus

+

immediately. You can bring different subjects into focus one after another.

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera waits for a short period

–

of time before re-adjusting the focus. This allows you to prevent the focus from being
accidentally re-adjusted when, for example, an object crosses the camera.

Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)

Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.

Movement cannot be predicted (Children, pets, etc.)

If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus
is corrected to match the movement automatically.

You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture]
menu.

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly
performed to match the movement of the subject.





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Switching [AF Mode]

Recording mode:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.

Press [ ] button ( )

1

Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]

2

Settings: [

Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)

Recording mode:

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.

Press [ ] button ( )

1

Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

2

[ ]
([AF Macro])

[
([Macro Zoom])

You may be unable to select the items, depending on the recording mode and other settings.

●

] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) /

[ ] etc. (Custom Multi) / [ ] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing)

You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens
by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.

]

Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when
taking the picture. You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3x while
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position (3 cm
(0.098 feet)).

• Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range).

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Recording mode:

Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

Set the focus mode lever to [MF]

1

Press [ ] button ( )

2

Press to adjust the focus

3

position, and press [MENU/SET]

• The screen changes to the assist screen and an
enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)

• To return the focus position to the centre, press [DISP.]
button.

Turn the control ring to adjust focus

4

Rotate to side: Focuses on nearby subject
Rotate to side: Focuses on faraway subject

• Colour is added to the portions of the image that are in
focus. (Peaking)

• You can check whether the point of focus is to the near
side or to the far side. (MF Guide)

MF Assist (Enlarged screen)

Peaking

MF Guide

Press the shutter button halfway

5

• The recording screen will be displayed.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone
Settings

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock)

Recording mode:

You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and
change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when
you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.

Point the camera at the subject

1

Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and

2

hold [AF/AE LOCK] button

• When you release [AF/AE LOCK] button, the focus and/or
exposure lock is cancelled.

While you press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] button, move the camera to compose

3

the picture you want to take and fully press the shutter button

■

Setting the function of [AF/AE LOCK]

→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] → [AF/AE Lock]

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording mode:

Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too
bright.

Press [ ] button

1

Rotate the rear or front dial to compensate the

2

exposure

Exposure Compensation

• You can change the setting content on the exposure
compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the
[Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

Press [ ] to set

3

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to

●

[AUTO].

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Recording mode:

Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting).

Press [ ] button ( )

1

Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear or front

2

dial

ISO sensitivity

• You can change the setting content on the ISO sensitivity screen
from [ISO Displayed Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

AUTO

(Intelligent ISO)

2



/ [L.100]

[L.80]
from [125] to
[12800] / [H.25600]

1



When [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AUTO].

2



Only when [Extended ISO] in the [Custom] ([Exposure]) menu is [ON].

Press [MENU/SET] to set

3

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Cannot select [ ] in the following cases:

●

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• Manual Exposure Mode

You can use the following ISO sensitivity settings when recording in Creative Video Mode, when

●

recording 4K photos, or when recording using [Post Focus].

• [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200
the brightness of a subject.

ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200
the movement and brightness of a subject.

2



/

ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.

2



1



depending on

1



depending on

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0

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Adjusting the White Balance

Recording mode:

This item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in
accordance with the light source.

Press [ ] button ( )

1

Rotate the rear or front dial to select the White Balance

2

Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.

• Under a light source (such as an incandescent light) that produces reddish

[AWB]/
[AWBc]/
[AWBw]

[

[ ]

[

[ ]

[

[ ]/[ ] /
[ ]/[ ]

[



The [AWB] setting is applied while recording motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording

in [Post Focus].

Press [MENU/SET] to set

3

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

pictures:

– [AWBc] gives higher priority to the original colours of the subject and reduces

the reddish hue.

– [AWBw] gives higher priority to what is seen by the eye and retains the

reddish hue.

• When the white balance is set to [AWBc] or [AWBw], the adjustment effect may
be similar to that of [AWB], depending on the light source.

Adjust to the colour under a clear sky.

]

Adjust to the colour under a cloudy sky.

Adjust to the colour in the shade.

]

Adjust to the colour under incandescent lights.



Adjust to the colour that is optimal for taking pictures using the flash.

]

Use the White Balance value that was set manually.

You can set the White Balance using colour temperature.

]

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■

Performing White Balance fine adjustments

White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as
anticipated.

In step 2 of “Adjusting the White Balance” (→36), select the
White Balance and press
Use to perform White Balance fine adjustments

• Pressing [DISP.] button resets the position back to the centre.

Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.

■

Bracket recording using White Balance

Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance,
and three pictures with different colouring are automatically recorded when the shutter
button is pressed once.

Perform fine adjustments of the White Balance in step of
“Performing White Balance fine adjustments” (above) and
rotate the rear dial to perform the Bracket setting

Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.

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Selecting a Drive Mode

([Burst] / [Self Timer])

Recording mode:

You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.

Rotating the drive mode dial

1

[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.

[Burst]

[4K PHOTO] (→39) / [Post Focus] (→42) / [Time Lapse/Animation] (→44)

[Self Timer]

The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is
pressed.

When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set
time has elapsed.

Burst function

■

Setting [Burst Rate]

→ [Rec] → [Burst Rate]

[H] (High speed)

Speed (pictures/sec.)

Live View during
burst recording

Number of
recordable pictures

Taking pictures with self-timer

[AFS] / [MF] 12

[AFF] / [AFC] 7

[AFS] / [MF] None

[AFF] / [AFC] Available

With RAW files 26 or more

Without RAW files 100 or more

[M] (Middle

speed)

7 2

Available Available

[L] (Low speed)

■

Setting the self-timer operation

→ [Rec] → [Self Timer]

The shutter is activated after 10 seconds.

The shutter is activated after 10 seconds and three pictures are taken at intervals of
approximately 2 seconds.

The shutter is activated after 2 seconds.

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Recording with the 4K Photo function

Recording mode:

You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps.
You can select and save a frame from the burst file.

• To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

• When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

1

Select the recording method

2

→ [Rec] → [4K PHOTO]

[4K Burst]

For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject

Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is pressed
and held.

• Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you press
the shutter button fully. Therefore, press the button fully slightly
in advance.

Press and hold
Recording is performed

[4K Burst(S/S)]

“S/S” is an abbreviation of “Start/Stop”.

For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities

Burst recording starts when the shutter button is pressed and
stops when pressed again.

Start (First)
Stop (Second)
Recording is performed

When you press the [Fn6] button while recording, you can add a marker. (Up to 40 markers

●

for each recording.) When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can skip to
the positions where you added markers.

[4K Pre-Burst]

For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises

Burst recording is performed for approximately 1 second before
and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed.

Approximately 1 second
Recording is performed

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Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

3

Press the shutter button to perform recording

4

• Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format.

• When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically.

If the surrounding temperature is high or 4K photos are recorded continuously, [ ] may be

●

displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature

●

rises. (to protect itself, the camera may switch to [
Select [

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

●

When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller picture files for recording and
playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record pictures without interruption.)
If using an SDXC memory card, you can record pictures in a single file even if the size is greater
than 4 GB.
When you perform [Light Composition] or [Sequence Composition], we recommend using a tripod

●

and shutter remote control (DMW-RS2, optional) to prevent camera shake. (→9)

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving

Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen,

1

and press

Drag the slide bar to perform rough scene selection

2

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.

• In the case of recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to
the step

• When [ ] is touched, the marker operation screen appears.
(→41)

.

3

] ([4K Burst]))

Drag to select the frame you want to save as a picture

3

• To continuously rewind/forward the scene or frame-by-frame,
touch and hold [

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]/[ ] .

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Touch [ ] to save the picture

4

• The selected picture will be saved as a new picture in the JPEG format separate from the 4K
burst file.

If you use [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] in the [Playback] menu, you can bulk save 5 seconds’ worth of

●

4K recording.

■

Marker

When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can select pictures easily by
skipping between marked positions.

White marker: This is manually set during recording or

playback.

Green marker: This is automatically set by the camera during

1



The camera automatically sets markers on scenes in which a face

or the movement of a subject is detected. (Up to 10 markers are
displayed for each file.)
(Example: At the scene when a vehicle passes by, a balloon bursts,
or a person turns around)

■

Skips to the marked positions

When [

recording. (Auto Marking function

] is touched, the marker operation screen appears. You can use to skip

1



)

Marker operation screen

to a marked position to select a picture.
Touch [

] to return to the original operation.

• In the following cases, markers may not be set by the Auto Marking function depending
on the recording conditions and the status of subjects.

– The camera is moving because of panning or jitter
– The movement of a subject is slow/small, or the subject is small
– A face is not facing front

■

Switches a marker to be displayed

Touch [ ]

Settings: [Auto] / [Face Priority] / [Motion Priority] / [Off]

2



Displays manually set markers only

2



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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking])

Recording mode:

You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus
point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects.

• To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

• We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking].

• During recording, the angle of view will be narrower.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

1

Determine the composition and press the

2

shutter button halfway

• Auto Focus activates and automatically detects the
focus point on the screen. (While the shutter button
pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.)

• If there is no focus point on the screen, the Focus
indicator ( ) blinks and you cannot record.

From halfway pressing the shutter button to completion of recording

• Do not change the distance to subject or the composition.

Press the shutter button fully to start

3

recording

• The focus point changes automatically while recording.
When the recording progress bar ( ) disappears,
recording automatically ends.

• The data will be saved as a single file in the MP4
format.

• If [Auto Review] is set, a screen will automatically
appear that lets you select the focus point. (→42)

If the surrounding temperature is high or [Post Focus] recording is performed continuously, [ ]

●

may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])

On the playback screen, select the image with the

1

[ ] icon and press

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Touch the focus point

2

• If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red
frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved.

• The edge of the screen cannot be selected.

• To switch to the [Focus Stacking] operations screen, touch [

• To highlight in-focus portion with colour, touch [

• To enlarge the display, touch [

] .

] .

] .

• You can make fine adjustments to the focus by dragging the
slide bar during enlarged display. (The same operation can be
performed using

Touch [ ] to save the picture

3

• The selected picture will be saved as a new separate file in the
JPEG format.

Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture

.)

([Focus Stacking])

Touch [ ] on screen in step 2 of “Select the focus point and save the picture

1

([Post Focus])”
Choose a stacking method and touch it

2

Automatically select photos suitable for stacking and combine them into one

[Auto Merging]

[Range Merging] Combine the pictures with the selected focus position into one picture.

(When selecting [Range Merging])

Touch the focus point

3

• Select positions at two or more points.

• Focus points between the selected two positions will be

selected.

• Positions that cannot be selected, or that would produce an

unnatural result will be greyed out.

• Touch a position again to deselect it.

Touch [ ] to combine and save the picture

4

• The picture will be saved in JPEG format.

picture.

• Choose by giving preference to near-focus pictures.

• Perform the focus stacking and save the picture.

ResetReset

Set/CancelSet/Cancel

Set/CancelSet/Cancel

Only pictures taken using [Post Focus] on this camera are eligible for

●

[Focus Stacking].

ResetReset

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Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion
Animation

Recording mode:

You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion
Animation.

• The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures.

• Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→18)

Taking pictures automatically at set intervals
[Time Lapse Shot]

The camera can automatically take pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time
elapses and create a motion picture.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

1

Set the menu

2

→ [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation]

[Mode] To switch between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation

[Shooting Interval
Setting]

[Start Time] [Now] Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter

[Image Count] /
[Shooting Interval]



Can be set only when [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [ON].

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

3

Focus on the subject and take a picture

4

• The recording starts by fully-pressing the shutter button.

After recording is finished, a confirmation screen will appear asking whether you want to continue

●

and create a motion picture. To create a motion picture, select [Yes] and proceed to “Creating
motion pictures from recorded pictures” (→45).

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Select [Time Lapse Shot]

[ON]: Sets the time from recording start time to the next recording start

time.

[OFF]: After recording is finished, the next recording is started without

any interval.

button.

[Start Time Set]

: Select the item (digit) / : Setting / [MENU/SET]: Set



Press to select the item (hour and/or
minute), and
[MENU/SET]

to set the start time, and press

Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation]

You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

1

Set the menu

2

→ [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation]

Recording

[Mode] To switch between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation

[Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval.

[Shooting Interval] (Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON])

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

3

Focus on the subject and take a picture

4

Move the subject to decide on the composition

5

• Repeat the recording of still pictures in the same way. Up to 9,999 frames can be recorded.

• When you turn off the camera during recording, a message to restart recording will appear when
you turn on the camera.

Touch [ ] to end the recording

6

• You can also end the recording by selecting [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec]
menu, and then pressing [MENU/SET].

• When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the confirmation screen. (If
you select [Pause], press the shutter button fully to resume recording.)

Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures

To create motion pictures after taking pictures, follow the steps below.

Select the motion picture creation method

1

• [Rec Format]: [MP4]

[Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture.

[Frame Rate]

[Sequence]

Press to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]

2

• You can also create a motion picture using [Time Lapse Video]/[Stop Motion Video] in the
[Playback] menu.

Select [Stop Motion Animation]

[OFF]: Takes pictures manually, one frame at a time.

Set the interval used for [Auto Shooting].

Set the number of frames per second. The higher the number is, the smoother
the motion picture will be.

[NORMAL]: Stitches the still pictures in the recording sequence.
[REVERSE]: Stitches the still pictures in the reverse order of recording.

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting
Automatically (Bracket Recording)

Recording mode:

You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the
shutter button.

Set the menu

1

→ [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type]

(Exposure Bracket)

(Aperture Bracket)

(Focus Bracket)

(White Balance Bracket)

Press to select [More Settings] and then press [MENU/SET]

2

• For information on [More Settings], refer to the page that describes each function.

• Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu.

Focus on the subject and take a picture

3

• When Exposure Bracket is selected, the bracket display flashes until all of the
pictures you have set are taken. If you change the bracket settings or turn off
the camera before all of the pictures you have set are taken, the camera restarts
recording from the first picture.

■

To cancel [Bracket]

Select [OFF] in step

.

1

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting
the exposure. (→47)

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting
the aperture. (→47)

• Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the ISO
sensitivity is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode.

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting
the focus position. (→47)

Press the shutter button once to take three pictures with
different white balance settings automatically. (→37)

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Exposure Bracket

■

About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→46))

Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation

[Step]

[Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.

[Single Shot Setting]



Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter

button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number of pictures are taken.

When taking pictures using Exposure Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation value, the

●

pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation value.

range.
[

] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ ]

(Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV)

[ ] : Takes one picture each time you press the shutter button.



] : Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press the shutter

[

button once.

Aperture Bracket

Recording mode:

■

About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→46))

[Image Count]

[3]/[5]: Takes a specified number of pictures with different aperture

values within the range based on the initial aperture value.

[ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.

• When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter button, recording will be
performed until a specified number of pictures are taken.

Focus Bracket

■

About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→46))

[Step] Sets the interval between focus positions.

[Image Count]

[Sequence]



Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter

button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number of pictures are taken.

Pictures taken with Focus Bracket are displayed as a set of group pictures.

●



Sets the number of pictures to be taken.

[0/–/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions within the range

based on the initial focus position.

[0/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions toward the far side

based on the initial focus position.

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:

■

Open/Close the built-in flash

To open the flash

Slide the flash open lever.

• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will
jump out.

To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

• Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of
your body or any object when you close the flash.

• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.

• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [
while the flash is closed.

Changing Flash Mode

Recording mode:

Set the flash to match the recording.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]

] (Forced Flash Off)

: [Forced Flash On]

: [Forced On/Red-Eye]

: [Slow Sync.]

: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

: Forced Flash Off

• In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting items are [ ] and [ ] .

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under

fluorescent light.

Takes brighter pictures such as pictures of subjects against a
nightscape by decreasing the shutter speed when firing a flash.

• Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. We

recommend using a tripod.

Always takes pictures without flash under all recording
conditions.

• Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is

prohibited.

The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second
flash is activated.

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Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

Recording mode:

You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard,
as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4.

Press the motion picture button to start

1

recording

Elapsed recording time

2

Remaining recording time

Recording (lights up in red)

• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each
motion picture mode is possible.

• Immediately release the motion picture button after
pressing it.

• If you press the shutter button down fully, you can take
still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Except
for in Creative Video Mode)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

●

When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower than motion pictures of

●

other sizes.
To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K motion pictures are recorded at reduced Auto Focus speeds. It

●

may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this is not a malfunction.

With recording in a quiet environment, the sound of aperture, focus and other actions may

●

be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

The focus operation during recording of motion pictures can be set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF].
If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is

●

displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

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■

Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate

→ [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format]

Settings: [AVCHD] / [MP4]

→ [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality]

When [AVCHD] is selected:
[FHD/28M/50p]

[AVCHD] motion pictures:

●

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.

When [MP4] is selected:
[4K/100M/30p]

1



/ [FHD/17M/50i] / [FHD/24M/25p] / [FHD/24M/24p]

2



/ [4K/100M/25p]

2



/ [4K/100M/24p]

2



/ [FHD/28M/60p] /

[FHD/28M/50p] / [FHD/20M/30p] / [FHD/20M/25p] / [HD/10M/30p] / [HD/10M/25p]

MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:

●

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds
4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.)
MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

●

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording
and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without
interruption.)
If using an SDXC memory card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is
greater than 4 GB.

1



AVCHD Progressive

2



4K motion pictures

Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode

Recording mode:

The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the
same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except
Programme Shift Mode).

Set mode dial to [ ]

1

Set the menu

2

→ [Creative Video] → [Exposure Mode]

Settings: [P] / [A] / [S] / [M]

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Recording

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording

3

Touch [ ] (Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording.)
Touch icon

Zoom

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Drag the slide bar to set

[ ] / [ ] Changes the setting slowly

[

] / [ ]

Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording
motion pictures.

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to stop recording

4

The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range.

●

• [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

Changes the setting quickly

Exposure Compensation

ISO sensitivity

[Sound Rec Level Adj.]

[4K Live Cropping]

By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition,
you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a
fixed position.

• Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.

• A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/25p] under [MP4].

• The angle of view narrows.

Pan Zoom in

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Set mode dial to [ ]

1

Set the menu

2

→ [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping]

Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF]
Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set

3

• Set the crop end frame as well.

• When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size
1920×1080 is displayed.

• Move the frame by touching it or using the cursor button. You can
adjust the frame size by pinching out/pinching in or rotating the
rear or front dial.

Press the motion picture button (or the shutter button)

4

to start recording

Elapsed recording time

Set operating time

• Immediately release the motion picture button (or the shutter
button) after pressing it.

• When the set operating time has elapsed, recording
automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the motion
picture button (or the shutter button) again.

When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for the cropping start and end frames.

●

For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for the start frame and a smaller angle of view
for the end frame.

StartStart

SizeSize

Reset

Reset

■

Changing the position and size of a crop frame

Press [Fn7] button while the recording screen is displayed, and perform step

.

3

■

To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording

Set [OFF] in step

.

2

[4K Live Cropping] recording cannot be performed when [High Speed Video] is set.

●

Focus is adjusted and fixed in the crop start frame.

●

[Continuous AF] is set to [OFF].

●

[Metering Mode] will be [ ] (Multi Metering).

●

You cannot zoom in/out during [4K Live Cropping] recording.

●

SetSet

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Viewing your pictures

Press [ ] (Playback) button

1

Press to select a picture to be displayed

2

• When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another.

■

Ending Playback

Press [

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats.

1

1



2



] (Playback) button again or press the shutter button halfway.

The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing [ ] (Playback) button.

●

When [Lens Retraction] is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx. 15 seconds as the

●

camera is switched to the playback screen from the recording screen.

Viewing motion pictures

• Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ ]).

Press to start playback

• Touching [ ] in the middle of the screen allows you to play
back motion pictures.

■

Operations during motion picture playback

Operation Touch operation Description

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press again.
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] are rewound frame by frame approximately every

0.5 seconds.

/

• If you press [MENU/SET] during a pause, you can create a picture from a motion
picture.

Play / pause

1

Fast rewind

Single-frame rewind

Fast forward

Single-frame forward (while paused)

Stop

Volume down / Volume up



2



(while paused)

1



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Switching the Playback Method

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Move the zoom lever toward T side

1

1x → 2x → 4x → 8x → 16x

Operation

—

Touch

operation

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Drag

Description

Enlarges/reduces the screen in small
steps.

Moves the enlarged area (during
enlarged display).

Forwards/rewinds a picture while

Pictures recorded with [Quality] set to [ ] can be enlarged up to 8x.

●

maintaining the same zoom

—

magnification and zoom position
(during enlarged display).

“Multi Playback”/“Calendar Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward W side

1

1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen

• Move the lever to the T side to return.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

2019

12

8

15

22

29

Multi Playback Calendar Playback

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons.
– [

]: 1-picture screen – [
]: 30-picture screen – [

– [

]: 12-picture screen

]: Calendar screen

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down.

• Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

3130

14131211109

212019181716

282726252423

765432

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Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

[Delete Single]

Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture

1

Use to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET]

2

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

 A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group

are deleted.)

Press [ ] button while viewing a picture

1

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET]

2

• You can select [Delete All Non-rating] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as

[Rating].

(When [Delete Multi] is selected)

Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

3

(repeat)

Picture selected

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

Press [DISP.] button to execute

4

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Menu

Menu list

• You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the [DISP.] button while you
select a menu item or setting. (→27)

Menus to be displayed in each recording mode

[Intelligent Auto Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR]

[Exposure Mode] [High Speed Video] [4K Live Cropping]

[Intelligent Auto]

[Creative Video]

[Custom Mode]

You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3].

[Panorama Shot]

[Direction] [Picture Size]

[Scene Guide]

[Scene Switch]

[Creative Control]

[Filter Effect]

[Simultaneous Record w/o
Filter]

[Rec]

[Aspect Ratio]

[Picture Size]

[Quality]

[AFS/AFF]

[AF Sensitivity(Photo)]

[Photo Style]

[Filter Settings]

[Color Space]

[Metering Mode]

[Highlight Shadow]

[i.Dynamic]













[i.Resolution]

[Flash]

[Red-Eye Removal]

[ISO Auto Upper Limit
(Photo)]

[Min. Shtr Speed]

[Long Shtr NR]

[Diffraction Compensation]

[Stabilizer]

[i.Zoom]

[Digital Zoom]







[Burst Rate]

[4K PHOTO]

[Self Timer]

[Time Lapse/Animation]

[Silent Mode]

[Shutter Type]

[Bracket]



[HDR]

[Multi Exp.]



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[Motion Picture]

[Rec Format]

[Rec Quality]

[Snap Movie]

[Continuous AF]

[ISO Auto Upper Limit
(Video)]



The menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. (Common menu items are

indicated in the [Rec] menu list only) If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same
name in other menu will also be changed automatically.

[Flkr Decrease]

[Level Shot]

[Picture Mode in Rec.]

[Sound Rec Level Disp.]

[Sound Rec Level Adj.]

[Sound Rec Level Limiter]

[Wind Noise Canceller] /
[Wind Cut]

[Special Mic.]

[Zoom Mic]

[Custom]

[Exposure]

[ISO Increments]

[Extended ISO]

[Exposure Comp. Reset]

[Focus / Release Shutter]

[AF/AE Lock]

[AF/AE Lock Hold]

[Shutter AF]

[Half Press Release]

[Quick AF]

[Eye Sensor AF]

[Pinpoint AF Setting]

[AF Assist Lamp]

[Direct Focus Area]

[Focus/Release Priority]

[Focus Switching for Vert
/ Hor]

[Loop Movement Focus
Frame]

[AF Area Display]

[AF+MF]

[MF Assist]

[MF Assist Display]

[Operation]

[Fn Button Set]

[ISO Displayed Setting]

[Exposure Comp. Disp.
Setting]

[Q.MENU]

[Dial Set.]

[Control Ring]

[Operation Lock Setting]

[Video Button]

[Video Rec. Button
(Remote)]

[Touch Settings]

[Zoom lever]

[Zoom Compose Assist]

[Monitor / Display]

[Auto Review]

[Monochrome Live View]

[Constant Preview]

[Peaking]

[Histogram]

[Guide Line]

[Center Marker]

[Highlight]

[Zebra Pattern]

[Expo.Meter]

[MF Guide]

[LVF/Monitor Disp. Set]

[Monitor Info. Disp.]

[Rec Area]

[Remaining Disp.]

[Menu Guide]

[Lens / Others]

[Lens Position Resume]

[Lens Retraction]

[Face Recog.]

[Profile Setup]

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Menu

[Setup]

[Online Manual]

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Clock Set]

[World Time]

[Travel Date]

[Wi-Fi]

[Bluetooth]

[Wireless Connection Lamp]

[Beep]

[My Menu]

[My Menu Setting]

[Playback]

[Slide Show]

[Playback Mode]

[Protect]

[Rating]

[Title Edit]

[Face Rec Edit]

[RAW Processing]

[Economy]

[Monitor Display Speed]

[LVF Display Speed]

[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]

[Monitor Luminance]

[Eye Sensor]

[USB Mode]

[TV Connection]

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

[Light Composition]

[Sequence Composition]

[Clear Retouch]

[Text Stamp]

[Resize]

[Cropping]

[Language]

[Version Disp.]

[Folder / File Settings]

[No.Reset]

[Reset]

[Reset Network Settings]

[Level Gauge Adjust.]

[Demo Mode]

[Format]

[Rotate]

[Video Divide]

[Time Lapse Video]

[Stop Motion Video]

[Rotate Disp.]

[Picture Sort]

[Delete Confirmation]

[Aspect Ratio]

Recording mode:

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.

→ [Rec] → [Aspect Ratio]

[4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV

[3:2] Aspect ratio of standard film cameras

[16:9] Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc.

[1:1] Aspect ratio of a square image

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[Picture Size]

Recording mode:

The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even
when they are printed onto large sheets.

→ [Rec] → [Picture Size]

When [4:3] is selected

Settings [Picture Size]

[L] (17.5M) 4864×3648

[

M] (9M)

[ S] (4.5M)

When [3:2] is selected

Settings [Picture Size]
[L] (20M) 5472×3648

[

M] (10M)

[ S] (5M)

3456×2592
2432×1824

3888×2592
2736×1824

When [16:9] is selected

Settings [Picture Size]

[L] (17M) 5472×3080

M] (8M)

[

S] (2M)

[

3840×2160
1920×1080

When [1:1] is selected

Settings [Picture Size]

[L] (13.5M) 3648×3648

M] (6.5M)

[
[ S] (3.5M)

2592×2592
1824×1824

[Quality]

Recording mode:

Set the compression rate used for storing pictures.

→ [Rec] → [Quality]

Menu

[ ]

JPEG

[

] Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality.

]

[

[

●

●

RAW + JPEG

]

[

] RAW Saves pictures in RAW file format.

A RAW still picture is always recorded at [3:2] (5472×3648).
If you delete a picture recorded in [ ] or [ ] from the camera, the corresponding RAW and
JPEG pictures are also deleted.

Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format.

Saves pictures in both RAW and JPEG file format ([
simultaneously.

] or [ ])

• You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu.
(→64)

• To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the software (Ichikawa Soft
Laboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”). To get this software, download it from the
supplier’s website and install it on your PC. (→75)

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[Photo Style]

Recording mode:

You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that
you want to create.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Photo Style]

[Standard] Standard setting.



[Vivid]



[Natural]

[Monochrome]

[L.Monochrome]

[L.Monochrome D]

[Scenery]

[Portrait]

[Custom]

[Cinelike D]

[Cinelike V]



This setting is not available in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.











Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation.

Setting with slightly low contrast.

Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of grey
only, such as black and white.

Setting that creates a monochrome picture using rich shades of grey



with deep solid black tones.

Setting that creates a dynamic monochrome picture with



emphasised highlights and shadows.

Setting that creates a picture using vivid colours for the blue sky and
green.

Setting that produces the look of a healthy complexion.

Setting for using colours and picture quality that were registered in
advance.

Gives priority to the dynamic range by using a gamma curve
designed to create film-like images. Suited for editing.

Gives priority to the contrast by using a gamma curve designed to
create film-like images.

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Adjusting the picture quality

Press to select the type of Photo Style
Press to select an item and press to adjust

[Contrast] [+] / [–]

[Sharpness] [+] / [–]

[Noise Reduction] [+] / [–]

1



[Saturation]

[Color Tone]

[Filter Effect]

[Grain Effect]

1



[Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] or [L.Monochrome D] is

selected. Otherwise, [Saturation] is displayed.

2



Displayed only when [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] or [L.Monochrome D] is selected.

Press [MENU/SET]

[+] / [–]

1



[+] / [–]

2



[Yellow] / [Orange] / [Red] / [Green] / [Off]

[Low] / [Standard] / [High] / [Off]

2



Sets the graininess in a picture.

[Metering Mode]

Recording mode:

You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Metering Mode]

[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions

(Multiple)

(Centre weighted)

(Spot)

Whole screen

Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre

Centre of [+] (spot metering target)

Normal usage
(produces balanced pictures)

Great difference between
brightness of subject and
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage,
backlighting)

Menu

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[Stabilizer]

Recording mode:

Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid
Image Stabiliser function is available. It uses both the optical stabiliser of the lens and the
electronic stabiliser of the camera’s sensor.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer]

[Operation Mode]

[E-Stabilization
(Video)]

(Normal)

(Panning)

[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.

Corrects jitters that occur in 5 directions during motion picture recording,
namely the vertical direction, horizontal direction, rotation axis, vertical rotation,
and horizontal rotation (5-axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser function).

[ON] / [OFF]

Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter.

Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning. We
recommend using the Viewfinder.

[Silent Mode]

Recording mode:

Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time.

→ [Rec] → [Silent Mode]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

• This mode will mute sounds from the speaker and disable the flash and AF Assist
Lamp.
The settings for the following functions are fixed:

– [Flash Mode]: [
– [Shutter Type]: [ESHTR]
– [AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]
– [Beep Volume]: [ ] (Off)
– [Shutter Vol.]: [ ] (Off)

Even when this mode is set to [ON], the following lamps/indicators will light or flash.

●

• Self-timer indicator

• WIRELESS connection lamp

The operation sounds of this camera such as the lens aperture sound are not muted.

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Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when

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you use this function. Use at your own risk.

] (Forced Flash Off)

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[Shutter Type]

Recording mode:

You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and
electronic shutter.

→ [Rec] → [Shutter Type]

Menu

[AUTO]

[MSHTR]

[ESHTR]

1



This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.

2



The flash is fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting.

The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording conditions and
shutter speed.

Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture.
Shutter Speed (seconds): B (Bulb)

Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.

2



Shutter Speed (seconds): 1 - 1/16000

1



, 60 - 1/4000

[Monitor Display Speed] / [LVF Display Speed]

Sets the display speed of the monitor or viewfinder.

→ [Setup] → [Monitor Display Speed] / [LVF Display Speed]

[ECO 30fps] Minimises power consumption and the operating time is extended.

[60fps]

When [Monitor Display Speed] or [LVF Display Speed] (or both) is set to [ECO 30fps], Digital Zoom

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is not available.
The [Monitor Display Speed]/[LVF Display Speed] setting does not affect the recorded picture.

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You can display a moving subject in fluid motion. This setting is ideal for recording
fast-moving subjects.

[My Menu]

You can register frequently used menus and display them on [My Menu]. Up to 23 menus
can be registered.

→ [My Menu] → [My Menu Setting]

[Add] Select and register a menu to be displayed on [My Menu].

[Sorting]

[Delete]

[Display from My Menu]

Change the order of the menus to be displayed on [My Menu]. Select the
menu whose order you want to change and set the new location.

Delete a registered menu from the [My Menu] display.

[Delete Item]: Select and delete a menu from the displayed menus.
[Delete All]: Delete all displayed menus.

Set a screen to be displayed when the menu screen is displayed.

[ON]: Displays [My Menu]
[OFF]: Displays the last menu used

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[RAW Processing]

You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The
created still pictures are saved in JPEG format.

→ [Playback] → [RAW Processing]

Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET]

1

Press to select the item and then press

2

[MENU/SET] to set

• The following items can be set. The settings used during
recording are applied at the time of setting.

[White Balance]
[Brightness correction]
[Photo Style]
[i.Dynamic]
[Contrast]

Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting

3

• The screen in step 2 reappears. To set another item, repeat steps 2 to 3.

Press to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET]

4

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Setting each item

When you select an item, the setting screen appears.

Operation Touch operation Description

/

[DISP.] [DISP.]

[MENU/SET] [Set]

Drag Used to make adjustments

[WB K Set]

[Adjust.]

[Highlight]
[Shadow]
[Saturation] / [Color Tone]
[Filter Effect]
[Grain Effect]

Used to display the colour
temperature setting screen
(Only when [White Balance] is set

] )

to [

Used to display the White Balance
fine adjustment screen
(Only when [White Balance] is set)

Used to display the comparison
screen

Used to finalise an adjustment you
just made and to return to the item
selection screen

[Noise Reduction]
[i.Resolution]
[Sharpness]
[More Settings]

-2 -1 0 +1 +2

Adjust.Adjust.

SetSet

SetSet

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• If you have selected [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution], or [Sharpness], the comparison
screen is not displayed.

• You can also zoom in by quickly touching the display twice. (If the display was enlarged,
it returns to the same magnification ratio.)

The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison
screen.

Current setting

Operation Touch operation Description

/

[DISP.] [DISP.] Used to return to the setting screen

[MENU/SET] [Set]

Drag Used to make adjustments

Used to finalise an adjustment you
just made and to return to the item
selection screen

• If you touch the picture at the centre, it will be enlarged. If you touch [ ], the picture
will be reduced to the original size.

[Light Composition]

Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image
that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame
to combine the frames into one picture.

SetSet

→ [Playback] → [Light Composition]

Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET]

1

Choose the combining method and press [MENU/SET]

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[Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to combine

Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames
to combine

Press [MENU/SET]

• The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to
the preview screen.

to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform

• Use
the following operations.

– [Next]: Lets you select more frames for combining.
– [Reselect]: Discards the frame selected immediately before and lets you select a different

Repeat steps - to select more frames to combine (up to 40 frames)
Press to select [Save] and press [MENU/SET]

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[Range Merging]: Selecting a range to combine

Select the frame of the first picture and then press [MENU/SET]

• The selection method is the same as in step of [Composite Merging] setting.

Select the frame of the last picture and then press [MENU/SET]

The picture will be saved in JPEG format.

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image.

[Sequence Composition]

Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving
subject into one picture.

→ [Playback] → [Sequence Composition]

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Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET]

1

Select frames to combine

2

Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or subsequent
frames. (The sequence composition may not be created properly if the subject overlaps.)

Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames
to combine
Press [MENU/SET]

• The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to
the preview screen.

to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform

• Use
the following operations.

– [Next]: Lets you select more frames for combining.
– [Reselect]: Discards the frame selected immediately before and lets you select a different

Repeat steps - to select more frames to combine (from 3 to 40 frames)
Press to select [Save] and press [MENU/SET]

We recommend using a tripod to take pictures for Sequence Composition.

●

The picture will be saved in JPEG format.

●

image.

[Video Divide]

A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep
just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free
space on your card, such as when travelling.

→ [Playback] → [Video Divide]

Use to select a motion picture to split and press [MENU/SET]

1

Press at where you want to split a motion picture to

2

pause it

• If you press while paused, you can make finer adjustments
to the splitting positions in a motion picture.

Press

3

• The original motion picture that was split does not remain.

Motion pictures cannot be divided at a location close to the start or end of the motion picture.

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function

Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone

• Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording)
(→73)

• Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social
media sites (→74)

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on
a smartphone

Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the camera to a smartphone
compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy

• Pairing (connection setup) (→69)

• Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone (→72)

• [B] (Bulb) recording

• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically

• Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image (→74)

• Synchronising the camera’s clock with a smartphone

This manual uses the term “smartphone” for both smartphones and tablets unless it is necessary to

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distinguish between them.
For details, refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.

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Lighting of the WIRELESS connection lamp (Blue)

Lit: When the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function is ON or connected
Blinking: When sending picture data by operating the camera

• In [Wireless Connection Lamp] in the [Setup] menu, you can set the lamp so
that it will not light/flash.

■

[Wi-Fi] button

In this Operating Instructions, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is assigned is referred to
as the [Wi-Fi] button. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is assigned to [Fn9] in recording
mode, and [Fn5] in playback mode.)

• For details on the function button, refer to (→28)

To start up the Wi-Fi function
(When in recording mode):

Touch [ ]
Touch [ ]

The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.

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Operating the camera by connecting it to a
smartphone

Installing the smartphone app “Panasonic Image App”

Android™: Android 4.4 or later

Supported OS

Connect your device to a network
(Android) Select “Google Play™ Store”
(iOS) Select “App Store”
Enter “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX” into the search box
Select “Panasonic Image App” and install it

• Use the latest version.

• Supported OS versions as of February 2019. Supported OS versions may be changed
without prior notice.

• The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone
being used.
For the latest information on the “Image App”, refer to the support site below.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)

• When downloading the app on a mobile phone network, high packet communication
fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.

• For details about the operating procedure, etc., refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu.

• When you operate the “Image App” on the smartphone that is connected to the
camera via Wi-Fi, [Help] in the “Image App” may not be displayed depending on the
smartphone. In this case, after terminating the connection to the camera, reconnect the
smartphone to a mobile phone network or to a Wi-Fi router, and then display [Help] in
the “Image App”.

• Some of the screens and information provided in this document may be different
depending on the supported operating system and “Image App” version.

Connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with

iOS: iOS 9.3 or later

Bluetooth Low Energy

You can connect the camera to a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection.

Supported
smartphones

Android: Android 5.0 or higher equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher

iOS: iOS 9.3 or higher (excluding the iPad 2)

(Android 5.0 or higher is required to use the Bluetooth function)

(The Bluetooth function cannot be used with the iPad 2)

(excluding those that do not support Bluetooth low energy)

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First-time connection

You need to set up pairing (connection) for the first time only. When pairing is set up, a
Wi-Fi connection is made automatically.

(On the camera)

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth]
→ [SET] → [Pairing]

• The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its
device name.

(On your smartphone)

Start “Image App”

• If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the
message.

Select [Bluetooth]
Turn on the Bluetooth
Select the device name displayed on the camera’s screen from the [Camera enable to
be registered] list

• Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone will be made.
(For Android devices) A Wi-Fi connection will be made by selecting [Connection].

If you are using an Android device, follow the steps up to here to complete the
setup.
Proceed to the steps below only if you are using an iOS device.

• If [Wi-Fi Password] (→71) is set to [OFF] on the camera, select [Wi-Fi Setup]. (At the time of
purchase, [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF])

• If [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON] on the camera, you need to install the profile.

Install the profile

• If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone.

Exit the browser
Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu
On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on
the camera (The device name selected in step )

• If the SSID is not displayed, it may be displayed after the Wi-Fi
function is turned off and on.

• When you need to change the connected device, follow the on­screen message to change the setting.

Start “Image App”

• The paired smartphone will be registered as a paired device after
connected via Wi-Fi.

To make a connection with the paired smartphone for the second and subsequent times, enable the

●

Bluetooth function of the camera and set the Bluetooth for “Image App” on your smartphone to ON.
Then, select a camera (device name) to be connected from the [Camera registered] list.
[ ] is displayed on the recording screen when a Bluetooth device is connected. If the Bluetooth

●

function is enabled, but the smartphone is not connected, the displayed [

] is semi-transparent.

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Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support
for Bluetooth Low Energy

You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on
your smartphone.

(On the camera)

→ [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection]
→ [Remote Shooting & View]

• The information required for directly connecting your
smartphone to this unit (SSID (

• You can also display the information by pressing the
function button that [Wi-Fi] function is assigned.

(On your smartphone)

Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu

1

Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera

2

Start “Image App”

3

• When the connection confirmation screen appears on the
camera, select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. (Only when making
a connection for the first time.)

[Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF] at the time of purchase. When you start a Wi-Fi
connection, be sure to verify that the device displayed on the camera’s connection
confirmation screen is really the device you want to connect to. Even if the wrong device
is displayed, you will still be connected to it if you select “Yes”. If there seem to be other
Wi-Fi enabled devices in the vicinity, we recommend that you set [Wi-Fi Password] to
[ON]. For details, refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.

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Closing the Wi-Fi connection

Set the camera to Recording Mode

1

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode.

Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi

2

connection

→ [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function]
→ [Yes]

On the smartphone, close “Image App”

3

Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone

Wireless connectivity required:

This function allows you to turn on the camera from a distant location and take pictures or
view images on the camera even when it is in your bag.

Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone (→69)

1

Select the camera’s menu

2

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Remote Wakeup] → [ON]

Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [OFF]

3

On the smartphone, start up the “Image App”, and set the Bluetooth function to

4

a state in which a connection can be made (standby state)
Operate the smartphone

5

Select [ ]
Select [Remote operation]

• The camera automatically turns on, allowing it to make a Wi-Fi connection automatically.
(iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartphone, you may need to
change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the on-screen message on
the smartphone to change the setting.

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Turning off the camera with the smartphone

Select [ ]
Select [ OFF]

When [Remote Wakeup] is set to [ON], the Bluetooth function continues to operate even after the

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camera is turned off, thus causing the battery to drain.

Bluetooth Wi-Fi

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Operating the shutter button of the camera using a
smartphone (remote recording)

Wireless connectivity required:

Connect to a smartphone (→71)

1

Operate the smartphone

2

If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote
operation].
(iOS devices) When you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow
the on-screen message to change the setting.

Select [ ]
Take pictures

• The recorded images are saved in the camera.

• Some settings are not available.

Using the smartphone to operate the shutter button via a Bluetooth
connection only

Wireless connectivity required:

Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone (→69)

1

Operate the smartphone

2

Select [ ]
Select [Shutter Remote Control]
Take pictures

[Shutter Remote Control] is available only when the Camera [ON/OFF] switch is set to [ON].

●

Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate [Shutter Remote

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Control] of “Image App”.

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

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Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or
uploading them on social media sites

Wireless connectivity required:

Connect to a smartphone (→71)

1

Operate the smartphone

2

If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote
operation].
(iOS devices) When you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow
the on-screen message to change the setting.

Select [ ]

• You can switch a device of pictures to be displayed using the icon
at the top left on the screen. Select [LUMIX] to display a picture
saved in the camera.

(Playing back a picture)

When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger
size

(Saving and sending pictures to web services such as
SNS)

Press and hold the picture and drag it

Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded

Wi-Fi

image

Wireless connectivity required:

The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the
camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information.

Preparation

Enable the GPS function on the smartphone.

Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone (→69)

1

Select the camera’s menu

2

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Location Logging] → [ON]

• The camera will enter a mode where location information can be recorded and [ ] will be
displayed on the recording screen.

Take pictures on the camera

3

• Location information will be written to the recorded pictures.

When the displayed [ ] is semi-transparent, location information is not acquired, so data cannot

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be written.

Bluetooth

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Downloading software

Download and install software to edit and play back images with a PC.

To download the software, your PC must be connected to the Internet.

●

It may take time to download the software in some communication environments.

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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 AE (Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7)

You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organise captured pictures
by categorising by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc.
You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD.
The software is available for download until the end of March 2024.

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10ae.html

• For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method,
refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” or the
operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF format).

SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE
(Windows

This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file
format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc.

http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/

• For details on the operating environment and how to use the SILKYPIX Developer
Studio, refer to the “Help” or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website.

LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7)

Motion pictures can be edited easily.

http://loilo.tv/product/20

• For more information on how to use LoiLoScope and its operating environment, read
the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the website.

®

10 / 8.1 / 7, Mac OS X v10.10, v10.11, macOS 10.12 - 10.14)

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Others

List of monitor/viewfinder displays

• The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor
style) in the monitor.

In recording

p

50

XXmXXs

Picture-taking during motion

Recording mode (→22)
Custom Set
[Photo Style] (→60)
Flash setting (→48)
[Rec Format]/

50p

[Rec Quality] (→50)

[Snap Movie]

[Aspect Ratio] (→58)/
[Picture Size] (→59)

Image size (Panorama Shot
Mode)

Picture effect (Filter)
adjustment display

Types of picture effects (Filter)
Card (displayed only during

recording)
Elapsed recording time
Simultaneous recording

indicator (When taking still
pictures while recording a
motion picture)

Automatic switching between
viewfinder and monitor (→19)

[Peaking]
[Highlight Shadow]
[HDR]/[iHDR]
[Multi Exp.]
Electronic shutter

1



120fps 100fps [High Speed Video]

AFS Focus Mode (→31, 33)

AFL AF Lock (→34)

picture recording (Photo
Priority)

Overheat indicator
(→40, 42, 49)

[Quality] (→59)

Focus Bracket (→47)

[AF Mode] (→32)
[Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie])
[Face Recog.]

Burst (→38)

[4K PHOTO] (→39)

[Post Focus] (→42)

[Time Lapse Shot] (→44)

[Stop Motion Animation] (→45)

[Self Timer] (→38)
Battery indicator

Macro recording (→32)

[Level Shot]

[Stabilizer] (→62)

Jitter alert

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Focus (Lights green.) (→20)/
Recording state (Lights up in
red.) (→49)

Focus (Under low illumination)
Focus (Starlight AF)
Wi-Fi connection status
Bluetooth connection status

(→70)
Location Logging (→74)

Histogram

2



Name
Travel elapsed days
Age in years/months
Location

3



Current date/time

3



2



3



Travel destination setting
Exposure metre
Zoom (→21)

AF area
Spot metering target (→61)
[Center Marker]
[Self Timer] (→38)

[Zoom Mic]

[Sound Rec Level Disp.]

External Microphone

[Silent Mode] (→62)
[Sound Rec Level Limiter]

([OFF])

AEL AE Lock (→34)

[Metering Mode] (→61)
Programme Shift

60 Shutter speed

Aperture value
Aperture Bracket (→47)
Exposure Compensation (→34)
Exposure Bracket (→47)
Brightness (exposure) (→30)
Manual Exposure Assist

ISO sensitivity (→35)

AWBc White Balance (→36)

White Balance Bracket (→37)
White Balance Fine Adjustment

(→37)
Colouring

98 Number of recordable pictures

r20

RXXmXXs

Maximum number of pictures
that can be taken continuously

Available recording time

1



Touch tab

Touch zoom
Touch Shutter (→26)
Touch AF (→26)

3



:

[Touch AE] (→26)
[Peaking]

Function buttons (→28)

Colouring (→30)

Defocus control function (→30)

Brightness (exposure) (→30)

Type of defocus ([Miniature
Effect])

[One Point Color]

[Sunshine]

Picture effect (Filter)
adjustment display

Picture effects ON or OFF

Picture effects (Filter)

Aperture value (→51)

Shutter speed (→51)
ISO sensitivity (→51)

[Sound Rec Level Adj.] (→51)

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On-monitor recording information

F2.81/60

1/60 Shutter speed
F2.8 Aperture value

1



[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

2



This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on if the [Profile Setup] setting is

set.

3



This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after

switching from Playback Mode to Recording mode.

Recording mode (→22)

Battery indicator

ISO sensitivity (→35)

Exposure Compensation (→34)
Exposure Bracket (→47)
Brightness (exposure) (→30)
Manual Exposure Assist
Flash setting (→48)

[Single] (→38)
[Burst] (→38)
[4K PHOTO] (→39)

[Post Focus] (→42)

[Time Lapse Shot] (→44)

AFS Focus Mode (→31, 33)

AWB White Balance (→36)

98 Number of recordable pictures

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RXXmXXs

[Stop Motion Animation] (→45)

[Self Timer] (→38)

[AF Mode] (→31)
[Quality] (→59)
[Aspect Ratio] (→58)/

[Picture Size] (→59)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (→68)

Function button setting (→28)

[Photo Style] (→60)

White Balance Bracket (→37)
White Balance Fine Adjustment

(→37)
[i.Dynamic]
[Metering Mode] (→61)

Maximum number of pictures
that can be taken continuously

Available recording time

1



• The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are
only for the purpose of reference.

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Q&A

Troubleshooting

• Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.

• Further information is provided in the “Operating Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section.

The charging lamp blinks.

• Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
→ Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where

ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply
to the battery itself).

• Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is low.

Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on. Camera switches off as soon as the
camera is turned on.

• Battery needs recharging.
→ Charge the battery. (→16)

The battery runs down quickly.

• When [

Burst]) only when recording.

Multiple pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Check the following settings. If any of them apply, multiple pictures will be taken.

• Drive Mode is set to other than [Single]. (→38)

• Bracket recording is set. (→46)

Focus not aligned correctly.

• Subject outside of focus range.

• [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [RELEASE]. (→57)

• [Shutter AF] is set to [OFF]. (→57)

• AF Lock is set inappropriately. (→34)

• If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens, the focus may be set to the lens and not the subject.

Recorded pictures are blurred. The stabiliser function ineffective.

• Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabiliser function is less effective.

Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting
fixture.

• This is a characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a

malfunction.

• If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a

slower shutter speed.

• When noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting

fixture in the motion picture recording mode, you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up
[Flkr Decrease] (→57) and fixing the shutter speed. You can set the shutter speed manually in the
Creative Video Mode. (→22)

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) has been selected, the battery drains faster. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-

→ Set Drive Mode to [Single].

→ If any of the [

recording is set. Under [Bracket] in the [Rec] menu, set [Bracket Type] to [OFF].

→ Use a tripod and the self-timer (→38) when using a slower shutter speed.

] icons (ex. [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], etc.) is displayed on the screen, bracket

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Subject appears skewed in pictures.

• If you take a picture of a moving subject in the electronic shutter mode, motion picture recording

mode, or 4K photo recording mode, the subject in the picture may be skewed in some cases.
This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a
malfunction.

Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life.

• When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may

introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics of the
light source and do not indicate a malfunction.

• When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, LED

lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colours and screen brightness may change
or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.

4K photo recording stops before finishing.

• When the ambient temperature is high or recording of the 4K Photo function is performed

continuously, the camera may display [
down.

Cannot record motion pictures.

• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn

on the camera.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

• When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may

display [

• The speed class of a required card varies depending on [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion

picture. Be sure to use a card of the recommended speed class (→12).

Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while recording 4K motion
pictures.

• This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the

focus at high precision. This is not a malfunction.

No flash emitted.

• The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.

– The flash is closed. (→48)
– Flash set to [

• The flash is fixed to [

– During motion picture recording
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording using [Post Focus]
– When using the electronic shutter
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
– When a picture effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set

• Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→56)

• Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. (→56)

] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools down.

] (Forced Flash Off).

] (Forced Flash Off) in the following cases:

] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools

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The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on.

• If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (→19) is activated,

and the monitor/viewfinder turns off.

• When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched

to viewfinder display mode. (→19)

Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

• A card is not inserted in the camera.

• Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on

the camera.

→ It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software (→75) to write pictures from PC to

card.

• Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play]. (→58)

A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access
point is not displayed.

General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection

• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.

• Is any device, such as a microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency

operated nearby?

→ Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from

the device.

• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the

connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)

• When this unit is placed on a metal table or shelf, the connection may not be established easily.

Use the camera away from metal surfaces.

About a wireless access point

• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.

• Check the radio wave condition of the wireless access point.
→ Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.
→ Move the location or change the angle of the wireless access point.

• It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access

point.

→ Turn off the wireless access point and then turn it back on.

• Is the network SSID of the wireless access point set not to broadcast?
→ It may not be detected when it is set not to broadcast. Enter and set the network SSID.

Alternatively, set the network SSID of the wireless access point to broadcast.

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It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service.
Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted.

• Is the size of the image too large?
→ Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide].
→ Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.

• It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far.
→ Transmit closer to the wireless access point.

• File format of the picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination.

The lens makes a clicking noise.

• When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed,

such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

• When the brightness changes after a zooming operation or moving the camera, the lens may make

a noise while adjusting the aperture. This is not a malfunction.

Zooming stops instantaneously.

• When using the Extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a

malfunction.

Camera is hot.

• Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

Clock is incorrect.

• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
→ Reset the clock (→18).

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Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source DC 8.4 V (8.4 V )
Power

Consumption

1.9 W (When recording with monitor)

2.9 W (When recording with viewfinder)

1.5 W (When playing back with monitor)

1.5 W (When playing back with viewfinder)

Others

Camera effective
pixels

Image sensor 1″ MOS sensor,

Lens Optical 16x zoom

Image Stabiliser Optical method
Focus range AF:

Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Minimum

Illumination
Shutter speed Still picture:

Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/

20,100,000 pixels

total pixel number 20,900,000 pixels
Primary colour filter

f=9.1 mm to 146 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 400 mm)
Max. Wide: F2.8 to F11
Max. Tele: F4.0 to F11

30 cm (0.98 feet) (Max. Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Max. Tele) to
AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto/Motion picture:
3 cm (0.098 feet) (Max. Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Max. Tele) to

Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/25th of a second)

B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of
a second (When the mechanical shutter is used),
1 second to 1/16000th of a second (When the electronic shutter
is used)
Motion picture:
1/2 second to 1/16000th of a second (When [Exposure Mode] is
set to [M] in Creative Video Mode and [MF] is selected),
1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second (Other than the
above)

Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV steps, -5 EV to +5 EV)

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Metering Mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot
Monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,240,000 dots)

(field of view ratio about 100%)
Touch screen

Viewfinder 0.39″ OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3)

(Approx. 2,360,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
[Approx. 0.74x (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens
at infinity; -1.0 m

-1

]

(with dioptre adjustment -4 to +4 dioptre)

Flash Built-in pop up flash

AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON,
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync.,
Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction, Forced OFF

Microphones Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

Recording file
format

 UHS- UHS Speed Class 3

Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system,

based on Exif 2.31 standard)

4K Photo MP4
Motion picture AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression

format

AVCHD: Dolby Audio™ (2 ch)
MP4: AAC (2 ch)

Interface
[MIC] Ø3.5 mm jack
[REMOTE] Ø2.5 mm jack
[HDMI] Micro HDMI Type D
[USB/CHARGE] USB 2.0 (High Speed)/USB 2.0 Micro-B

Data from the PC cannot be written to the camera using the USB
connection cable.

Dimensions Approx. 136.2 mm (W) × 97.2 mm (H) × 131.5 mm (D)

[5.36″ (W) × 3.83″ (H) × 5.18″ (D)]
(excluding the projection part)

Mass With card and battery: Approx. 810

(1.79 lb)

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 758 (1.67 lb)

Operating
temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

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Wireless transmitter

Wireless LAN

Compliance standard
Frequency range used

(central frequency)
Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™
Access method Infrastructure mode

Bluetooth function

Compliance standard
Frequency range used

(central frequency)

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AC adaptor

(Panasonic VSK0815L): Information for your safety

Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.25 A
Output: 5.0 V

■

Battery pack (lithium-ion)

(Panasonic DMW-BLC12E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh

The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

AC

DC
Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)

2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 ch)

Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))

2402 MHz to 2480 MHz

1.8 A

Others

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Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-FZ10002&dest=EB

• Click the desired language.

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Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera

→ [Setup] → [Online Manual]

Settings: [URL display] / [QR Code display]

• The URL or QR code will be displayed on the camera monitor.

You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). You can

●

download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following
website. (As of February 2019)

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1),

and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by
selecting [MENU/SET] → [Setup] → [Version Disp.] → [Software info].
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who
contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically
performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source
code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: [e-mail]
The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below.
https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html

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SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are

●

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States

and other countries.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic

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Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States

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and/or other countries.

Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

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and/or other countries.

iMovie, Mac, OS X and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

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countries.

iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

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countries.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and

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any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade

names are those of their respective owners.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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“Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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“Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered

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trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

Other names, company names, and product names mentioned in these instructions are

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trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation

Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2019

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