Panasonic DC-GX880 Owner’s Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-GX880

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display P309

Troubleshooting P312

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P9

Menu list P182

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How to use this manual

About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Grey icons: Unavailable modes

∫ About the symbols in the text

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

Wi-Fi

: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

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• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).

A] to [›]

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

How to use this manual.............................................................................................3

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14

About the Lens........................................................................................................17

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................18

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19

• Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................20

• Charging.........................................................................................................21

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................24

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ...........................................................27

Card Information .....................................................................................................28

• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................29

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....30

Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................32

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................36

• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................37

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................38

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................38

• Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/

H-FS35100) is attached] ................................................................................39

• Adjust the angle of the monitor.......................................................................40

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................41

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................41

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................42

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................43

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................43

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................44

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................46

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................47

• [REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings) ..............49

Setting menu items .................................................................................................50

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..........................................................................................................52

• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................53

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................54

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................57

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................................................58

• Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ...................61

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............62

• Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness

settings...........................................................................................................63

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])..................................................................65

• Changing the way the shutter is released ......................................................74

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................76

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed .........................................................................................................78

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................79

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................79

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................80

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............82

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......83

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................84

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........87

Taking pictures of children or portraits with optimal settings ...................................90

• Child Mode .....................................................................................................90

• Portrait Mode ..................................................................................................91

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)..........................................................................................92

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................98

• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .......................................................................100

• Auto Focus Mode .........................................................................................102

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................107

• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................109

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................110

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................113

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................114

Setting the Light Sensitivity................................................................................... 116

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 118

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................122

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................126

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................129

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ................................................................................132

• Recording using [Post Focus] ......................................................................132

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................135

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........136

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................138

• Burst Mode...................................................................................................139

• Self-timer......................................................................................................141

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....142

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................143

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])......................144

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................147

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................150

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................152

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................153

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................157

Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................158

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................160

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................162

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................163

• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........163

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................164

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................166

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........168

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................169

Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................171

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................174

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................175

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................176

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................177

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................177

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................177

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................178

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................179

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................181

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................182

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................182

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................202

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................204

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................213

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................221

10. Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function.............................................................245

Wi-Fi function........................................................................................................246

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................248

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................248

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................249

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................253

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................254

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................254

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................255

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from

a smartphone/tablet .....................................................................................255

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................257

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................258

Sending images ....................................................................................................259

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................263

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................264

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................265

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................266

Using Web services ..............................................................................................268

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................268

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................271

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................272

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................272

About Connections................................................................................................276

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................277

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......279

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a

destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]).....................280

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................282

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or

recorder.................................................................................................................284

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................284

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................285

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................286

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................288

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................289

• Downloading software ..................................................................................290

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................292

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................294

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................295

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................298

12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................301

Monitor Display .....................................................................................................302

Message Display...................................................................................................309

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................312

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................321

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P42

Self Shot Mode................................ P65

[Preview]..........................................P82

Panorama Shot Mode .....................P84

[4K PHOTO] ..................................P122

[Post Focus] ..................................P132

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P144

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P147

[Multi Exp.].....................................P192

[Silent Mode] .................................P204

3D recording..................................P298

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................. P100

[AF Mode]......................................P102

Adjusting the AF area position ......P107

Manual Focus................................P110

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P113

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P138

[Self Timer]....................................P141

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

[Sensitivity] ....................................P116

[White Balance] .............................P118

[Photo Style]..................................P183

[Filter Settings] ..............................P185

[Picture Size] .................................P187

[Quality] .........................................P188

[i.Dynamic].....................................P190

[i.Resolution]..................................P190

[HDR].............................................P191

[Long Shtr NR]...............................P196

[Shading Comp.]............................P196

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P197

[Color Space].................................P197

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P48

[One Push AE] .................................P83

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P113

Exposure Compensation ...............P114

Exposure Bracket ..........................P143

[Metering Mode].............................P189

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P160

2nd curtain synchro .......................P162

[Flash Adjust.] ................................P163

Motion Picture

[Rec Format]..................................P166

[Rec Quality]..................................P166

Motion pictures in 4K ..................... P164

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P169

[Snap Movie] .................................P171

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P29

[Clock Set].......................................P36

Display switching.............................P44

How to set menu items....................P50

[Q.MENU] ........................................P52

[Beep] ............................................P214

[Economy] .....................................P216

Playback

Picture playback ............................P174

Motion picture playback.................P175

Playback Zoom..............................P177

Multi Playback ...............................P177

Delete ............................................P181

[Auto Review] ................................P211

Playback/display settings

[Slide Show] ..................................P223

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P241

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P202

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P203

Screen settings

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P202

[Center Marker]..............................P208

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P209

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P210

[Reset] (initialisation) .....................P219

[Sensor Cleaning] ..........................P220

Customisation

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu .........P53

Function buttons ..............................P54

[Custom] menu ..............................P204

Edit

Focus Stacking ..............................P136

[Beauty Retouch] ...........................P226

[RAW Processing]..........................P229

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P231

[Light Composition]........................P232

[Clear Retouch]..............................P234

[Resize]..........................................P239

[Cropping] ......................................P240

Adding information

[Location Logging] .........................P225

[Title Edit].......................................P235

[Text Stamp] ..................................P236

Image settings

[Favorite]........................................P242

[Print Set].......................................P243

[Protect] .........................................P244

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ..................................P248

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P277, 279

Direct connection........................... P279

Image App

Remote recording..........................P253

Saving images ...............................P254

Sending images..................... P255, 263

Sending and adding location

information.....................................P255

Combining motion pictures

recorded with [Snap Movie] ........... P257

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P290

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ....... P291

Transferring images to a PC .........P266

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P286

[VIERA Link]..................................P288

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P258

Printing images ..............................P264

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P265

Sending images to a PC ................P266

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P268

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P271

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P294

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P295

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable. – Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day

or at the beach.

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.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

1. Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.

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

• microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card and microSDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

1. Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 45 76632 8 9

Mode dial (P42)

Shutter button (P41)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P36)

Self-timer indicator (P141)/

AF Assist Lamp (P205)

[ ] (4K photo mode) button (P122)/

[Fn1] button (P54)

Stereo microphone (P202)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Flash (P158)

Focus distance reference mark (P112)

15 1612 1413

[ ] (Post Focus) button (P132)/

[Fn3] button (P54)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

Charging lamp (P22)/

connection lamp (P246)

Wi-Fi

Lens fitting mark (P32)

Sensor

Mount

Lens lock pin

Lens release button (P32)

Spe aker (P214)

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1. Before Use

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Touch screen (P46)/monitor (P302)

Flash open lever (P158)

Motion picture button (P164)

[(] (Playback) button (P174)

[HDMI] socket (P286)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P19, 292, 295)

Cursor buttons (P43)

3/[È] (Exposure Compensation) (P114)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P118)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P102)

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P138)

Control dial (P43)

[MENU/SET] button (P43, 50)

[DISP.] button (P44, 45)

[ ] (Delete) button (P181)/ [ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button (P52)/

[Fn2] button (P54)

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P49)

• Use this button to restore the default recording

settings.

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Tripod mount (P327)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

DC coupler cover (P301)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC

adaptor (optional) are used.

• The optional DC coupler (DMW-DCC15) cannot be used.

Release lever (P20, 27)

Card/Battery door (P20, 27)

∫ About the function button ([Fn4] to

[Fn8])

• Function buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) (P54) are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

1. Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-FS12032 H-FS35100

512

H-PS14042

1 Lens surface 2 Zoom ring (P152) 3 Contact point 4 Lens fitting mark (P32) 5 Focus ring (P 111) 6 Zoom lever (P152) 7 Focus lever (P111 )

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. (P110)

1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P212) to [ON].

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

About the lens and functions

Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabiliser, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently.

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

Pass the shoulder strap through the

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

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

• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

Camera conditions Charge

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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting the Battery

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

Being careful about the battery

orientation, securely insert it all the way in, and then check that it is locked by the lever A.

To remove the battery, move the lever A in the direction of the arrow.

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging

• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.

Insert the battery into this unit. Check that this unit is turned off.

A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

• Place the camera in an upright position, and find the terminal at the bottom.

B Charging lamp C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet E PC (Turned on)

F USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.

(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).

• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.

• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended periods of time.

• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

4:3

∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.)

Blinking red: Charging error. (P312)

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 130 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time.

∫ Battery indication

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

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

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use them with other devices.

• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

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

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.

• When the charging lamp does not light even if you connect the camera to the AC adaptor (supplied) or a PC, check if they are connected correctly.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard When a Panasonic microSDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used

∫ Recording still pictures

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 200 pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Recording motion pictures

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/50i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/50p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/25p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

∫ Playback

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Playback time Approx. 130 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Playback time Approx. 130 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 120 min

• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

Push it securely all the way until

you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.

To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Card Information

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

microSD Memory Card (2 GB)

microSDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

microSDXC Memory Card (64 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

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

According to the [Rec Format] (P166) and [Rec Quality] (P166) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. 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. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

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

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD

Class 4 or higher

I UHS Speed Class 3

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

UHS Speed Class 3

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• 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.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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. Select the menu. (P50)

> [Setup] > [Format]

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 900 1810 3630 7190

M (8M) 1650 3320 6660 12880

S (4M) 2820 5670 11380 21280

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 270 550 1110 2210

M (8M) 320 640 1290 2560

S (4M) 340 700 1410 2780

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/25p] [FHD/24M/24p]

36m00s 1h10m 2h25m 4h55m

59m00s 2h00m 4h05m 8h10m

42m00s 1h25m 2h50m 5h45m

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p] [4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p] [FHD/20M/25p]

[HD/10M/30p] [HD/10M/25p]

9m00s 20m00s 41m00s 1h20m

35m00s 1h10m 2h25m 4h55m

46m00s 1h35m 3h15m 6h35m

1h25m 3h05m 6h15m 12h40m

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