Panasonic DC-FZ1000 II User Guide

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Model No.

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

More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→89)

Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)

DC-FZ1000M2

If you have any questions, visit:
USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support

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M0219KZ1029

Dear Customer,

Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.

Dealer Purchased From Model No.

Dealer Address Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located
on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient
camera information source.

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 this Owner’s
Manual.

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.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to

Information for Your Safety

recycle this battery.

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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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Certification and Compliance

Please select as follows:

→ [Setup] → [Approved Regulations]

Contains FCC ID : VPYLB1JS955

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption rate (SAR).

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s
authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DC-FZ1000M2
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

Certification and Compliance

Please select as follows:

→ [Setup] → [Approved Regulations]

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Contains IC : 772C-LB1JS955

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit
low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure
of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-FZ1000M2 (HMN is
1JS1903) has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency
(RF) Exposure rules.

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About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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 (140 °F) 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.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power
supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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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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• 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-AC10PP: 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 ......................................... 10

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Standard accessories ....................... 11

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Digital Camera Accessory System

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 13

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About the Card .................................. 15

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Quick Start Guide .............................. 16

Attaching the Lens Cap ...............................16

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......................16

Attaching the Lens Hood .............................17

Inserting the battery and/or

SD memory card (optional) .........................18

Charging the battery .................................... 19

Opening the Monitor .................................... 21

Setting the clock ..........................................21

[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder) ...22

Holding the camera .....................................22

Shutter button (Taking pictures) ..................23

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Basic operations ............................... 24

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Setting the menu ............................... 30

Recording

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Taking pictures
with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 32

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus .....34

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................... 36

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and

Color tone Settings ........................... 37

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Selecting a Drive Mode

([Burst] / [Self Timer]) ....................... 41

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Recording with the 4K Photo

function .............................................. 42

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) .... 45

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Taking Pictures with Time Lapse

Shot/Stop Motion Animation ............ 47

... 12

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting
a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) .......................... 49

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Taking pictures with flash ................ 51

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ............................. 52

Playback

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Viewing your pictures ....................... 56

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Deleting pictures ............................... 58

Menu

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Menu list ............................................ 59

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ............... 71

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Operating the camera
by connecting it to a smartphone ... 72

Others

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Downloading software ...................... 78

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays .............................................. 79

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Q&A

Troubleshooting ................................ 82

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Specifications .................................... 86

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Reading the Owner’s Manual

(PDF format) ...................................... 89

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Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................90

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Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................93

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Preparations/Basics

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 mold, 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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Preparations/Basics

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-BLC12PP

Hot shoe cover

SKF0106K

• Charge the battery before use.

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

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

AC adaptor

VSK0815F

Lens hood

SYQ0081

Shoulder Strap

DVPW1002Z

USB connection
cable

K1HY04YY0106

Lens cap/
Lens cap string

1ZE1DCFZ1000M2Z

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

(For U.S.A. only)

• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for
further information about obtaining replacement parts.

(For Canada only)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at
www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement
parts.

• 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 cable 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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(For U.S.A. only)

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To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty
Dealer.

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DMW-AC10
DMW-DCC8

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Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

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

while
pressing it in the direction indicated by
arrow .

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Preparations/Basics

1

2
3
4

5
6

7

8 9 10

29

28

1

Zoom lever (→24)

2

Shutter button (→23)

3

Front dial (→26)

4

Motion picture button (→52)

[Fn4] button (→31) /

5

] (Exposure Compensation) button

[
(→37)

Charging lamp (→20) /

6

WIRELESS connection lamp (→71)

7

Rear dial (→26)

8

[Fn5] button (→31)

9

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→21)

10

Mode dial (→25)

11

Shoulder strap eyelet (→16)

12

Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp

13

Flash (→51)

14

Stereo microphone

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→12)

15

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

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Flash open lever (→51)

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 (→22)

Eyecup

Viewfinder (→22)

Diopter adjustment dial (→22)

[Fn8] button (→31) / [LVF] button (→22)

Drive mode dial (→41)

[MIC] socket

[Fn1] button (→31)

[Fn2] button (→31)

[Fn3] button (→31) /

] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

[
(→24)

Control ring (→26)

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 (→37)

31

Focus mode lever (→34, 36)

[Fn6] button (→31) /

32

[Q.MENU] button (→31)

33

Speaker

34

[ ] (Playback) button (→56)

35

[DISP.] button (→27)

36

[MENU/SET] button (→27)

Cursor button (→27)

37

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→38)

[

] (White balance) ( ) (→39)

[

] ([Macro Mode]) ( ) (→35)

[

] ([AF Mode]) ( ) (→35)

[
[Fn7] button (→31) /

38

] (Delete) button (→58) /

[

] (Cancel) button (→30)

[

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 (→19)

42

Card/Battery door (→18)

39

40

41

34
35
36
37

38

42 44 43 45 46

DC coupler cover (→12)

43

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
(→12)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW­DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used.

44

Release lever (→18)

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 (→29) / monitor (→79)

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

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

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Preparations/Basics

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 (initialization)

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

Preparations/Basics

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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Preparations/Basics

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 center of the card.

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).

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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.

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Press

Pull out

Preparations/Basics

Charging the battery

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.

• 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 (→82)

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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

Preparations/Basics

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

●

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

●

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 language and press

3

[MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

4

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

5

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

6

When [The clock setting has been completed.] is

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displayed, press [MENU/SET]

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

8

Press to set your home area and press

9

[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

■

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.

■

About diopter adjustment

Rotate the diopter 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

●

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.

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 optimizes the main settings.

• For details on the recording modes, refer to (→25).

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

3

the picture

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

●

Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

■

Check the picture you have taken

Press the [

] (Playback) button. (→56)

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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



“Control ring”(→26)

←

(wide-

angle)

Control ring

Optical Zoom:

You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.

Maximum magnification: 16x

Extended optical zoom:

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

Maximum magnification: 32x

1



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 (→32)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→32)

Program 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 (→53)

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

Program Shift Program Shift

Aperture value Aperture value

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

• This owner’s manual describes operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:

Turn the front dial

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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.

• This owner’s manual expresses 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

p

60

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

60

Without information

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level gauge

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■

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

With information

With information Without information

p

60

+

level gauge

p

60

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



AM10:00 DEC. 1.2019

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

Preparations/Basics

■

Touch AF, Touch Shutter

The icon switches every time you touch it.

] (Touch AF)

[

] (Touch shutter)

[

[

] (OFF)

■

[Touch AE]

You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position.

] ([Touch AE])

[

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 optimize the brightness for
Touch [Set]

• To cancel the function, touch [ ] .

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