Panasonic DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ62 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

EB

DMC-FZ62DMC-FZ200

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

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ200

DMC-FZ62

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed
instructions on
the operation of this camera
are contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

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

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

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

• Use only 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.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery Charger Bottom

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

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

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing 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.

Warni ng

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

∫ About the battery charger

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

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

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

•

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.

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∫ Cautions for Use

•

Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

(DMC-FZ200)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).

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 generated by microprocessors 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 (DMW-AC8E: optional).
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.

Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used

Cd

Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/
96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products
and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please
contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.

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Contents

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

Care of the camera ....................................................................................................... 8

Accessories (DMC-FZ200) .......................................................................................... 10

Accessories (DMC-FZ62) ............................................................................................ 12

Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 14

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap .................................................................. 16

Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) .................................................................... 17

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 18

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 19

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 20

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............... 22

Using the rear dial ...................................................................................................... 24

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ................. 26

Setting the Menu ........................................................................................................ 27

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 28

Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 30

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 32

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information

for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this
manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
(DMC-FZ200) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.

• The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated

separately, together with the relevant model number.

e.g.: (DMC-FZ200)

(DMC-FZ62)

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Care of the camera

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

• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

• When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,

ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.

• There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come

from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the
aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location 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 become unrepairable.

– 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 on the beach.

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by

phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

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

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.

Take a browse on our website for further details.

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Accessories (DMC-FZ200)

2

9

87

65

43

1

VFC4453

K1HY08YY0025

VYQ5607

DMW-BLC12E

VFF1046

DE-A80A

K2CT3YY00034

VYQ7878

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM

• Software

6 CD-ROM

• Operating Instru ctions for advanced

7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9Lens Hood

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

Install on your PC before use.

features

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∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack DMW-BLC12

AC Adaptor

DC Coupler

MC Protector DMW-LMC52

ND Filter DMW-LND52

PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL52

Tele Conversion Lens

Close-up Lens

Lens Adaptor DMW-LA7

AV Cable DMW-AVC1

HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30

USB Connection Cable DMW-USBC1

Flash DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500

Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1

Stereo Microphone DMW-MS1

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

This unit is compatible with UHS-I
standard SDHC/SDXC memory
cards.

¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler

¢2 The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

¢1

¢1

¢2

¢2

DMW-AC8

DMW-DCC8

DMW-LT55

DMW-LC55

RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K/RP-SDRA32GEK
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K/RP-SDRA16GEK
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K/RP-SDRA08GEK
RP-SDU04GE1K/RP-SDRA04GEK
RP-SDNA16GEA
RP-SDNA08GEA
RP-SDNA04GEA
RP-SDNA02GEA

(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

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Accessories (DMC-FZ62)

2

7

65

43

1

VFC4453

K1HY08YY0025

VYQ5607

DMW-BMB9E

VFF1033

DE-A84A

K2CT3YY00034

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in

the text)

Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM

• Software

• Operating Instru ctions for advanced

features

Install on your PC before use.
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack DMW-BMB9

AC Adaptor

DC Coupler

MC Protector DMW-LMC52

ND Filter DMW-LND52

PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL52

Tele Conversion Lens

Close-up Lens

Lens Adaptor DMW-LA5

AV Cable DMW-AVC1

HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30

USB Connection Cable DMW-USBC1

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler

¢2 The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

¢1

¢1

¢2

¢2

DMW-AC8

DMW-DCC6

DMW-LT55

DMW-LC55

RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K/RP-SDRA32GEK
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K/RP-SDRA16GEK
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K/RP-SDRA08GEK
RP-SDU04GE1K/RP-SDRA04GEK
RP-SDNA16GEA
RP-SDNA08GEA
RP-SDNA04GEA
RP-SDNA02GEA

(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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MIC

REMOTE

1Lens
2 Zoom lever
3 Shutter button
4[˜] (Burst Mode) button
5 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp
6 Mode dial
7Flash
8 Lens barrel
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Speaker

• Be careful not to cover the speaker with

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

11 Shoulder strap eyelet
12 [HDMI] socket
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
14 Viewfinder
15 Stereo microphone
16 Camera ON/OFF switch
17 Motion picture button
18 Power lamp
19 [FOCUS] button
20 Rear dial
21 [DISP.] button
22 [MENU/SET] button
23 Cursor buttons
24 [Q.MENU] button/

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
25 [(] (Playback) button
26 [EVF/LCD] button
27 LCD monitor
28 Tripod receptacle

• A tripod with a s crew length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more may damage this
unit if attached.

29 Release lever
30 Card/Battery door

(DMC-FZ200)

31 Flash open lever

• To close, push the top of the flash cover

until it clicks.

32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
33 Focus selector switch
34 Side lever
35 Hot shoe
36 [Fn1] button
37 [Fn3] button
38 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn2] button
39 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8E: optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC

Mains Lead supplied with the AC
adaptor.

(DMC-FZ62)
40 Flash open button
41 [AF/AF#/MF] button
42 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn1] button
43 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC6: optional) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8E: optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC

Mains Lead supplied with the AC
adaptor.

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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

A

∫ Attaching the Lens Cap

•

When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface
of the lens.

Pass the string through the hole on the

1

camera.

Pass the same string through the hole on the

2

lens cap.

Attach the lens cap.

3

∫ 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 hole at

1

the shoulder strap eyelet.

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

2

and fasten the shoulder strap.

A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.

• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera

being careful not to twist it.

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Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200)

A

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Attach the lens hood into the

1

lens with the short side aligned
with the bottom of the main
unit.

Do not hold the lens hood in a way that

•

twists or bends it.

Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the

2

arrow.

You will feel some stiffness just before the

3

mark, but continue to rotate the lens hood
to A where the marks align.
(The lens hood will stop with a “click”.)

Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it

•

does not appear in the picture.

Note

• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the

lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction. Return it to the normal
direction when taking pictures.

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Charging the Battery

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)].

Attach the battery paying attention to the

1

direction of the battery.

Connect the AC Mains Lead.

2

The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging

•

begins.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

(DMC-FZ200)

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.
Charging time: Approx. 140 min

(DMC-FZ62)

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E.
Charging time: Approx. 155 min

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Inserting and Removing the Card

B

(optional)/the Battery

• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of

1

the arrow and open the card/battery door.

(DMC-FZ200)

• Always use g enuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BLC12E).

(DMC-FZ62)

• Always use g enuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9E).

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

Battery: Being careful about the battery

2

orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check
that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.

Card: 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.

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

1: Close the card/battery door.

3

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Note

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

swallowing.

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Sequence of operations

Turn the camera on.

1

The clock is not set when the camera is

•

shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.

Press the shutter button halfway

2

to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

∫ Selecting the Recording Mode

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

: Take pictures with automatic settings.

: Take pictures with your own settings.

: The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

: The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

: The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which

are manually adjusted.

: Record motion picture with manual settings.

:Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

: Take pictures according to scene.

: Record while checking the image effect.

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∫ Recording Motion Pictures

Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.

• Stop the recording by pressing the

motion picture button again.

• Maximum time to record motion

pictures continuously with [AVCHD]
is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion

pictures continuously with [MP4] is
29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is
large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

∫ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Press [(].

Press 2 or 1 to select the picture.

•

∫ Deleting Pictures

Select the picture, and then press [ ].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

AUTO

Function

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to
leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Press the shutter button halfway

2

to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

1 Press the rear dial to display [ ].
2 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default s tate

(AUTO).

• To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default

state (AUTO).

3 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto
Mode function.

Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

1

Press 1 to select [ ] and then press

2

[MENU/SET].

∫ Adjusting the brightness, colour balance, and background blur

1 Press the rear dial to display the options.
2 Press 3/4 to select the item.

[]:Adjust the brightness.

[]:Adjust the background blur.

[]:Adjust the colour balance.

3 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default s tate (AUTO).

4 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

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Using the rear dial

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You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and
shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode.

Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

Press the rear dial to set Exposure

1

Compensation to a selected state.

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the

2

exposure.

A Exposure Compensation value
B Exposure Meter

Note

• Set the value to [0] when you do not compensate the exposure.

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Setting the Aperture Value/the Shutter Speed

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ABC

Press the rear dial to select the items to

1

set.

Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial

•

is pressed.

A: Programme Shift (Recording mode: )

You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing
the exposure.

• To adjust the setting, display the aperture value and shutter speed by pressing the

shutter button halfway.

B: Aperture Value (Recording mode: / )

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus
background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft
focus background.

C: Shutter Speed (Recording mode: / )

Set with a faster shutter speed when you want to take a sharp picture of a fast
moving subject. Set to a slower shutter speed when you want to create a trail
effect.

Rotate the rear dial to set.

2

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Taking Pictures with different image

A

effects

This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Press 3/4 to select image effects (filters)

2

and then press [MENU/SET].

•

• A brief description of selected image effect appears when

∫ Adjust the effect to fit your preferences

The strength and colours of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.

1 Press the rear dial to display the options.
2 Press 3/4 to select the item.

[]:Adjust the brightness.

[]:Adjust the background blur.

[]:Adjust the image effect.

3 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default s tate (AUTO).

• To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).

4 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

(Creative Control Mode)

The image effect of the selected example image will be
applied in a preview display

you press [DISP.].

A.

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Setting the Menu

Press [MENU/SET].

1

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item.

2

Press 1 or the rear dial.

3

Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a

•

different way.

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select

4

the settings.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

5

∫ Close the menu

Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway.

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2.

3 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup]

menu icon [ ].

4 Press 1 or the rear dial.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating

1

Instructions (supplied).

(DMC-FZ200) Proceed to step3.

(DMC-FZ62) Proceed to step

Click the [Operating Instructions].

2

Select the desired language and

3

then click [Operating Instructions]
to install.

Double click the “Operating

4

Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.

.

2

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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse
or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and then
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from

the following Web Site.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

∫ For Mac

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating

1

Instructions (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF

2

file with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

3

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Installing supplied software

• The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.

(DMC-FZ200)

– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7)

This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and
printing.

–

SILKYPIX Develop er Studio

This is software to edit RAW format images.
For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help” or the
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/

– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)

(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

(DMC-FZ62)

– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7)

This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and
printing.

– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)

(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.

Check the environment of your PC.

1

Operating envi ronment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE/PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 .3 AE”

•

– OS:

WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,

Windows Vista

R

Windows

7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1

– CPU:

PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),

R

Pentium

III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),

R

Pentium

III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)

(Windows XP/Vista/7 , Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7)

R

(32bit) SP2,

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– Display:

1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)

– RAM:

512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),

1 GB or more (Windows

2 GB or more (Windows

R

7 32bit),

R

7 64bit)

– Free hard disk space:

450 MB or more for installing software

• Refer to the o perating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further

operating environment.

Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.

2

When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.

•

(DMC-FZ200) Proceed to step

(DMC-FZ62) Proceed to step

Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.

3

Click on the [Recommended Installation].

4

Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.

•

Note

• The software compatible with your PC will be installed.

• “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.

(DMC-FZ200)

.

4

.

3

• On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.

1 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.

2 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.

3 Double-click the icon in the application folder.

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Digital Camera:

Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200)

Power Source: DC 8.4 V

Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)

(DMC-FZ62)

Power Source: DC 8.4 V

Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)

Camera effective
pixels

Image sensor 1/2.3q MOS sensor, total pixel

Lens

[NANO SURFACE
COATING]

Image Stabiliser Optical method

1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder)

1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)

1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)

1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder)

1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)

0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

12,100,000 pixels 16,100,000 pixels

number 12,800,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter

Optical 24k zoom,
f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
(35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to
600 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion
pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion
pictures: F2.8 to F11)

1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel
number 17,500,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter

Optical 24k zoom,
f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
(35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to
600 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion
pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele: F5.2 to F8.0
(when recording motion
pictures: F5.2 to F11)

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(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Focus range

AF 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.6 feet) (Tele) to ¶

AF Macro/
MF/
Intelligent Auto/
Motion Picture

Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings.

Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

Minimum
Illumination

Shutter speed 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a

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

Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot

LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)

Viewfinder

Flash Built-in pop up flash

Microphone Stereo

Speaker Monaural

1 cm (0.033 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶

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

second

Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)

(Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Colour LCD Viewfinder
(Approx. 1,312,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about
100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4
to i4diopter)

4 seconds to 1/2000th of a
second

Colour LCD Viewfinder
(Approx. 202,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about
100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4
to i4diopter)

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(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC

Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

Recording file format

Still Picture

RAW/JPEG (based on “Design
rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standard,
DPOF corresponding)/MPO

JPEG (based on “Design rule
for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standard,
DPOF corresponding)/MPO

Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4

Audio compression
format

AVCHD Dolby

R

Digital (2 ch)

MP4 AAC (2 ch)

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the

USB connection cable.

Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio Audio line output (monaural)

Ter mi nal

[MIC/REMOTE] ‰ 2.5 mm jack j

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)

[HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC

Dimensions

(excluding the
projecting parts)

Mass Approx. 588 g/1.29 lb

Operating

Approx. 125.2 mm (W)k

86.6 mm (H)k110.2 mm (D)
[4.93q(W)k3.41q(H)k4.34q(D)]

(with card and battery)
Approx. 537 g/1.18 lb
(excluding card and battery)

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Approx. 120.3 mm (W)k

80.8 mm (H)k91.9 mm (D)
[4.74q(W)k3.18q(H)k3.62q(D)]

Approx. 493 g/1.09 lb
(with card and battery)
Approx. 449 g/0.99 lb
(excluding card and battery)

temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

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Battery Charger:

Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DE-A80A

Input:

Output:

(DMC-FZ62) Panasonic DE-A84A

Input:

Output:

Battery Pack (lithium-ion):

Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DMW-BLC12E

Voltage/capacity: 7.2V/1200mAh

(DMC-FZ62) Panasonic DMW-BMB9E

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/895 mAh

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A

DC 8.4 V, 0.43 A

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

EU

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

 Panasonic Corporation 2012

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo

are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• HDAVI Control

TM

is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.,

used under license therefrom.

• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered

trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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