Panasonic DMC-FS6, DMC-FX40, DMC-FT1, DMC-TZ6, DMC-FX550 User Manual
About the per formance of Face Recognition function
Recognition perfor mance varies greatly depending on shooting conditions, i.e., according to factors such as angles, facial expression and lighting, so
operation under all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Because the camera searches for faces that are similar to registered faces, there are c ases where
the faces are not correctly recognized when the r egistered image and the shooting image varies much. When facial charac teris tics are similar, particularly
between parents and their children or brother s and sisters, the camera may not distinguish the faces.
About Waterproof / Dustproof performance of the camera “DMC-FT1”
This camera is waterproof / dustproof equivalent to “IP58”, and is possible to record at a maximum of 3.0 m depth/60 min. This does not guarantee nondestruction, non-malfunction, and water-proofi ng in all conditions. Please observe specifi ed prec autions and avoid product-use beyond the guar anteed
under water duration, or beyond the guaranteed depth of water.
- Attention - To prevent water leakage, confirm that there is no foreign object near card/battery door then close door by pressing until it clicks. •
Use underwater up to 3.0 m depth and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. •Do not leave under low temperature in the cold climate, or where
the temperature is above 40°C for a long period of time. •When the unit is splashed with deter gent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sunscreen,
chemic al, etc., wipe it off immediately. •After use at the seaside or under water, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes
or less. Do not leave uncared for more than 60 minutes after using underwater. It may cause deterioration of the waterproof performance. •Foreign
materials may be attached if the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly. Soak the unit in fresh water, shake it well and then wash the zoom
lever and mode dial with tap water. •To maintain the waterproof performance, it is recommended that the waterproof seal (with fee) is replaced at least
once every 1 year at the retail store where you have bought the camer a.
About Shockproof perfor mance of the camera “DMC-FT1”
This camera has passed a drop test from 1.5 m in height in accordance with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”, but this does not guarantee non-destruction,
non-malfunction, and water-proofi ng in all conditions. Water-proofi ng is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc.
- Drop Test – Test standard: MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 -Shock •Drop height: 1.5m •Drop surface: 5cm thick ply wood •Number of units tested: 5 •Drop
orientations: 26 (each face, edge and cor ner) •Number of drops: 1 (for each orientation) •Unit inspected after each drop and found to be oper ating within
product specifi cations. Change of appearance - paint-loss or deformation not measured.
•PHOTOfunSTUDIO: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or Vista®. •SILKYPIX® Developer Studio: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or
Vista® (Only a systems administrator with authority can install soft ware on a Windows® XP or 2000), or Apple® Mac OS® X v10.2 or later (Version 10.3
or later is recommended). •ArcSoft® MediaImpres sion™, Panorama Maker™: Require Micros oft® W indow s® 2000/ XP/ Vista®, or Apple® Mac OS
® v10.3 or newer (Version 10.4 or later is recommended). •Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifi cations are
subject to change without notice. •Some s ample images are simulated. •Some acces sories are not available in some countries. •The use of recorded or
printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is pr ohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the
copyright holder. •AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the
AVCHD standard. •The “AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD Lite” logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. AVCHD is a high-defi nition
(HD) digital video recor ding / pl ayback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. AVCHD Lite is a subset of the AVCHD
format for HD digital video cameras with HD video recording restricted to 720P. The new “AVCHD Lite” logo and the “AVCHD Lite” license are restricted to
devices within the AVCHD Video Camera category. Digital cameras have been added to the AVCHD Video Camera category. For more details, please refer
to the “AVCHD Information Website”. http://www.avchd-info.org/ •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •The L EI CA DC VA RIO ELMARIT, VARIO-ELMAR, and VARIO -SUMMICRON lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have
been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards. •YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc . •Dolby and the double-D s ymbol
are trademar ks of Dolby Laboratories. •HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. •Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. •Apple® and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. •QuickTime
and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered tr ademarks of Apple, Inc., used under license therefrom. •Other names of systems and products
mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered trademarks or trademark s of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
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2009
DIGITAL CAMERAS
www.panasonic-europe.com
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SUPER
ZOOM
MODELS
Perfect for travel, this compact, high-zoom camera
makes it easy to shoot beautiful photos and HD movies*
27mm wide-angle lens and 18x optical zoom
capture emotional impact
TOUGH
MODEL
Waterproof, shockproof and ready for
active outdoor fun
CREATIVE
COMPACT
Stunning image quality with F2.0 24mm
wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens
COMPACT
MODELS
NEW
TZ7/TZ6
x
10 .1
Megapixels
Stylish model with advanced functions and
touch-screen operation
NEW
12
Optical
Zoom
FX550
x
12 .1
Megapixels
5
Optical
Zoom
Silver BlueBlack Brown Red
Silver Black
"
2.7
3.0
LCD
LCD
TZ7 TZ6 PHOTO & MOVIE
*HD movies available on TZ7 only.
Silver Black
Manual
"
3.0
Operation
LCD
•TZ7
"
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page14
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Optical
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3.6
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Silver Black
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LCD
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Manual
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Manual
Operation
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FZ28
10 .1
Megapixels
Impressive 14.7-megapixel high resolution and
easy manual control
FX150
14 .7
Megapixels
NEW
FT1
12 .1
Megapixels
Smart 25mm wide-angle model with
Face Recognition function
NEW
FX40
12 .1
Megapixels
Silver GreenOrange Blue
x
2.7
LCD
Silver PinkBlack
x
2.5
LCD
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PHOTO & MOVIE
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4.6
Optical
Zoom
5
Optical
Zoom
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RedWhite
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LX3
10 .1
Megapixels
Easy shooting, easy viewing in a compact model
with a large 3-inch LCD
NEW
FS25
12 .1
Megapixels
Silver Black
x
2.5
Optical
Zoom
Silver Black
x
5
Optical
Zoom
3.0
LCD
3.0
LCD
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Manual
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29mm wide-angle lens, 12.1 megapixels,
and a range of easy-to-use functions
NEW
FS15
x
2.7
LCD
"
12 .1
Megapixels
02 03
5
Optical
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A cool, colorful camera that takes beautiful
photos with automatic ease
•FS7
NEW
FS7/FS6
10 .1
8.1
Megapixels
Megapixels
FS7 FS6 FS7 FS6
Silver BlueBlack Pink Green
Silver RedBlack Blue PinkSilver BlueBlack Silver PinkBlack Black BlueRed
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Easy to use, even for beginners, with iA mode
and convenient AA battery operation
NEW
LS85
x
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8.1
Optical
Megapixels
Zoom
2.5
LCD
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INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS SYSTEM
CAMERA
An ultra-compact
digital interchangeable lens system camera
G1
12 .1
Megapixels
3.0
Free-Ang le
LCD
"
Manual
Operation
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Let LUMIX do the work – and see how easy it
is t o take beauti fu l sti ll p ho tos and HD movies
Not Just Auto, Intelligent Auto.
Trust
!
Stills
A camera that remembers faces
Panasonic's clever Intelligent Auto mode is smarter than ever. In select new LUMIX
cameras the iA mode now includes Face Recognition, a function that "remembers"
registered faces. When there's a familiar face in the frame, it optimizes the focus and
exposure so that the face is in sharp focus and bright. This newly evolved technology
makes it easy to get beautiful photos of a loved one in a group of people.
*Turn Face Reco gnition i tem ON and res ister the pe rson with f ull-face por trait on the sho oting men u in advance. R efer to back pag e for detail.
Face
Recognition
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Movies
Shoot HD motion images with iA ease
The TZ7 and FT1 make it even easier to take HD (high-defi nition) motion images by adding a movie button and
AVCHD Lite, which lets you take beautiful, long-time HD movies. You can also use the iA mode to shoot motion
images, and let the camera do all the work for you. This user-friendly mode automatically selects the most
suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus and brightness problems. All you do is aim and shoot. iA is
the easy way to capture beautiful HD movies.
With Face Recognition
Without Face Recognition
mode activates detection and correction functions, so you get beautiful, clear shots
MEGA O.I.S.
Helps prevent blurring from
hand-shake
MEGA O.I.S. OFF
MEGA O.I.S. ON
04 05
Helps prevent blurring caused
by the subject moving
Norm al ISO Au to
Intelligent IS O Control Intelligent Exposure Face Detection A F/AE
Intelligent Scene SelectorIntelligent ISO Control Intelligent Exposure Face Detection AF/AE AF Tracking
Automatically selects the
optimal Scene mode
Brightens up dark areas Helps deliver clear portraits
These detec tion and correctio n systems are not off ered on all mod els. For det ails, plea se see LUMIX F UNCTIONS o n pages 26 to 33 .
iA Mode
Conventional
Keeps the focus locked onto the subject,
even if it moves
Advanced imaging technologies. Expansive
wide-angle shots. Exquisite image rendering.
That's the beauty of LUMI X.
A Wide-Angle Lens Makes a Big Difference
The expressiveness of a wide-angle lens lies in its ability to capture spatial expanse and
depth. When you want to shoot a sweeping landscape or fi t all your friends in a photo when
there isn't much room, there's nothing like a wide-angle lens. For example, the photo
area of the 25mm wide-angle lens in the new TZ and FX Series is about 196% that of an
ordinary 35mm lens, so you can fi t more of your subject in the frame.
Development of the EA (extra-high refractive index aspherical) lens** has made it possible for
Panasonic, a leader in optical technology, to fi t a wide-angle lens into a slim and compact camera.
With LUMIX, everyone from beginners to experienced photographers can enjoy the advantages of wideangle shooting.
**Incorporated in the FX Series.
Wide-Angle 25mmWide-Angle 24mm Wide-Angle 27mm Wide-Angle 28mm Wide-Angle 29mm
NEWNEWNEWNEW
FX550 FX40
FX37
Standard 35mm*Standard 35mm*
Standard 35mm*
Wide 25mm*Wide 25mm*
Wide 25mm*
* 35mm-lens equivalent
Renders Clear, Beautiful Images with Minimal Distortion
LEICA DC LENS
mm*
35
mm*
25
The Leica DC lens inherits both its name and its outstanding quality from Leica Camera AG, maker of lenses renowned in the film
camera world for their superb performance and compact size. The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, and LEICA
DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lenses are featured in LUMIX cameras. Each of these sophisticated lens systems includes several aspherical
lenses to compensate for spherical aberration. And each features an advanced multi-coating process that is applied to lens surfaces to
help prevent fogging caused by fl are and ghosts caused by excessive light.
manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.
High-Speed, High-Quality Image Processing LSI
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Leica DC lenses are
Venus Engine V and Venus Engine HD
The imaging power of LUMIX has evolved even further. Improved circuitry greatly reduces picture noise while preserving exceptional resolution,
sharpness and color reproduction. The new Venus Engine V also introduces a new circuit that makes Face Recognition possible. And the Venus Engine
FX150FT1TZ7 TZ6LX3 FZ28
NEWNEW
FS25
NEWNEWNEWNEWNEWNEW NEWNEW
FS15
HD boasts two CPUs which achieve the long-time HD motion picture recording in AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/H.264) while maintaining low power consumption.
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NEW NEW
TZ7 TZ6
Enjoy stunning photos and HD movies from 25mm wide-angle to
12x telephoto, with this handy hybrid still/motion image camera
AVCHD Lite (TZ7) – beautiful HD motion images, extended shooting time
The TZ7 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel
resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/
H.264), which achieves higher image quality
and stores less data than the conventional
Motion JPEG.
Movie button for instant
recording of videos.
Zoom-in movie:
Stereo mic:
Digital Stereo Creator, the TZ7 records dynamic, true-to-life audio
that brings out the power of the HD images.
Wind cut function:
from the wind blowing into the mic.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition:
with the camera) makes it easy to view and edit the AVCHD Lite
motion images.
You can zoom in and out while shooting motion images.
The world's first* compact camera to feature Dolby®
* As of January 27, 2009.
Minimizes the distracting sound you hear
This software (included
*For details, please see “Included Software” on pages 37.
mode, for beautiful photos and movies –
automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does
all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene
mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems.
With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results.
*In the TZ6, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.
HDMI output and VIERA Link:
The TZ7 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct
transmission of digital image and sound signals. Just connect the
camera to an HDTV using
a single HDMI mini cable
(purchased separately),
and and it's even easy to
enjoy slideshow in which
both still and motion
images integrated in the
recorded timeline. If you
have a VIERA TV, you
can control the camera's
playback functions with
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
VIERA's remote control unit.
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*For details, please see “Living in High Definition with LUMIX” on pages 42.
Intelligent Scene Selector
25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
lens with 12x optical zoom
MADE IN
JAPAN
x
12
10.1
Optical
Megapixels
TZ7
-S (Silver) -K (Black) -A (Blue) -T (Brown) -R (Red)
TZ6
-S (Silver) -K (Black)
08 09
PHOTO & MOVIE
10.1
Megapixels
12
Optical
Zoom
x
"
2.7
LCD
Zoom
3.0
LCD
"
The TZ7/TZ6 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x
optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic
tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm
wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the
lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even
the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.
•Optional marine case for underwater photography
(to a depth of 40 m/131 ft)
* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
Leica DC lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Wide 25mm* 12x (300mm*)
See pages 26 to 33 for more detailed information about the functions.
* 35mm-lens equivalent
NEW
FT1
Gear up for active outdoor fun with a rugged hybrid still/motion image camera Gear up for active outdoor fun with a rugged hybrid still/motion image camera
Gear up for active outdoor fun with a rugged hybrid still/motion image camera
that makes it easy to capture beautiful photos and HD moviesthat makes it easy to capture beautiful photos and HD movies
that makes it easy to capture beautiful photos and HD movies
WATERPROOF
SHOCKPROOF
Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof
The camera body is waterproof to 3.0 m. It's dustproof too, so
you don't have to worry about dust or sand getting inside. It
AVCHD Lite – lets you shoot beautiful HD
motion images for a longer time
The FT1 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel
resolution while zooming in and out. It uses the AVCHD Lite
(MPEG-4/H.264), which achieves higher
image quality and stores less data than
the conventional Motion JPEG.
LED illumination lets you
capture bright movies
even in a dark place.
mode, for beautiful photos and movies –
automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera
does the rest, automatically activating seven detection and
correction functions. These include MEGA O.I.S., which helps
prevent blurring due to shaky hands, and Face Recognition,
which finds familiar faces in a group of people and captures
them in clear focus and with proper exposure.*
*Turn Face Recognition item ON and resister the person with full-face portrait on the shooting
menu in advance. Refer to back page for detail.
DUSTPROOF
has passed drop tests at a height of 1.5 m. This is one tough little
camera that you can take wherever the action takes you.
Please refer to back page for details about the waterproof and shockproof performance.
MEGA O.I.S.
28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
lens with 4.6x optical zoom
MADE IN
JAPAN
x
4.6
12.1
Optical
Megapixels
FT1
-S (Silver) -D (Orange) -G (Green) -A (Blue)
10 11
PHOTO & MOVIE
Zoom
2.7
LCD
"
A retracting lens with folding optics is used in this 4.6x zoom
lens system, which lets you take shots from 28mm wideangle to 128mm telephoto. This gives you the flexibility for
virtually any shooting situation – even underwater, where
your movement is restricted and the angle of view becomes
especially important for composing your picture.
•Optional marine case for underwater photography
(to a depth of 40 m/131 ft)
* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
Leica DC lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Wide 28mm*
* 35mm-lens equivalent
See pages 26 to 33 for more detailed information about the functions.
4.6x
NEW
FX40
25mm wide-angle lens model
with Face Recognition and lots of style
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When the camera finds a registered person, it displays the name and optimizes the focus and
exposure specifi cally for that person.
An mode that's smart enough to remember faces
The FX40 features an enhanced iA mode that includes Face
Recognition*, a function that "remembers" registered faces.
When there's a familiar face in the frame, it optimizes the focus
and exposure so that the face is in sharp focus and bright. iA
mode also activates a host of functions (see list at right) that
make it easy to get great shots.
Face Detection AF/AE
Bright F2.8, 25mm wide-angle LEICA DC
VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 5x optical zoom
The 25mm wide-angle lens in this super-compact camera
captures almost twice the area of an ordinary 35mm lens,
making it ideal for shooting group photos indoors or wide
landscapes outdoors. The 5x optical zoom pulls distant subjects
up close, and the exquisite rendering of the Leica DC lens lets
you capture nuanced, expressive photos.
•MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
helps prevent blurring caused by shaky hands when shooting.
•Intelligent ISO Control
helps prevent blurring caused by the subject moving as you shoot.
•Intelligent Scene Selector
selects the most suitable Scene mode for the situation.
•Intelligent Exposure
adjusts the brightness of dark areas in an image.
•Face Detection AF/AE
helps capture sharp, bright shots of faces.
•AF Tracking
keeps the focus locked onto the subject, even if it moves.
*Turn Face Recognition item ON and resister the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu
in advance. Refer to back page for detail.
Standard 35mm* Wide 25mm*
* 35mm-lens equivalent
Sorts and organizes photos with familiar faces
MADE IN
JAPAN
x
5
12.1
Optical
Megapixels
5
Optical
Zoom
Zoom
x
2.5
LCD
FX40
-S (Silver) -K (Black) -P (Pink) -W (White) -R (Red)
10.1
FX37
-S (Silver) -K (Black) -A (Blue) -W (White) -T (Brown)
12 13
Megapixels
"
2.5
LCD
"
Thanks to Face Recognition technology,
the camera can find photos of people and
sort them in Category Playback mode. This
makes it easy to display only photos of a
particular person, or to set up a slideshow
with just those photos.
•Up to 350 shots* on a single battery charge
•Optional marine case for underwater photography
(to a depth of 40 m/131 ft)
* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
Leica DC lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
*Based on CIPA standards
A stylish model with
25mm wide-angle lens and AF Tracking
FX37
See pages 26 to 33 for more detailed information about the functions.
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