Panasonic DMCGF2KK, DMC-GF2KR User Manual

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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K

DMC-GF2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

the 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.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial
number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this
manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual
controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or o ther p ublishe d o r br oadcast mater ial f or pur poses
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Ev en for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

•

SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. 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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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

DMC-GF2

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

FCC Note:

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

•

Reorient or relocate the receiv ing antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe r ent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF2
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

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

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

•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

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

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

•

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

•

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS U NIT IN A BOOKCA S E, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTA INS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•

DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240 V.
But

•

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be conne cted to a 120 V AC power
supply only.

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

suit the AC outlet configuration.

•

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary
circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

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∫ Cautions fo r Us e

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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

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

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

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

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 to p of or near a TV, the pictures and/or so und 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 adv ersely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be da maged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or larg e 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 electroma gnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remov e the battery or disconnect AC ada ptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

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

If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

•

may be adversely affected.

-If you see this symbol­Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Sa fety...............................................................................................2

Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7

Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9

About the Lens................................................................................................................13

Attaching/Detaching the Lens . ........................................................................................14

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

Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................17

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures..............................19

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................22

About the Card................................................................................................................23

• About cards that can be used with this unit..............................................................23

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)........................................................................................25

Selecting the [REC] Mode ..............................................................................................26

Taking a Still picture...................... .................................................................................27

• Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)............................27

Playing Back Pictures.....................................................................................................28

Recording Motion Picture..................... ..........................................................................29

Playing Back Motion Pictures.........................................................................................30

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)....................................................................................................31

Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................35

Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................36

• Setting menu items...................................................................................................37

Compensating the Exposure ........................ .. .... .... ....... .... .... .. .... ......... .... .. .... ......... .. .... .39

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed.................................................................................................................40

• Aperture-priority AE..................................................................................................40

• Shutter-priority AE....................................................................................................41

Taking Picture by Set tin g the Exposure Manually................. .........................................42

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..........................................................43

Specifications..................................................................................................................44

Digital Camera Accessory System.................................................................................49

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ..........................................................................51

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................................................................52

Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)................................................55

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Lens Cap

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

4 Lens Rear Cap

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

5 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
6 Lens Hood
7 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
8 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.
10 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
11 AV Cable
12 USB Connection Cable
13 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
14 CD-ROM

•

Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.

15 CD-ROM

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Operating Instruct ions

16 Hot shoe cover

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
17 Shoulder Strap
18 Stylus pen
19 Battery Case

•

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as

•The card is optional.

•Description in these operating instructions is bas ed on the interchangeable lens (H-H014 ).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detect ion function, descri ption in
these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.

•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should cont act Panasonic’s

parts depart ment at 1-800-833 -9626 and customer s in Canada should con tact 1-80 0-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for fu rther information about obtaining replacement parts.

card

in the text.

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1

DMC-GF2C

2

H-H014

DMC-GF2K

5

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201

1

34

VYF3371 VFC4605

2

67

91011

DMW-BLD10PP

14 15

DE-A93B

K1HY14YY0009

16 17

12

K1HY14YY0008

8

VFC4315

13

VKF4385

18

VFF0754

19

VGQ0R99

¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only
¢2 Supplied in

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DMC-GF2K only

VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14

Names and Functions of Components

89

11 12 131014 15

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button

8 Flash open button
9 Speaker
10 Rear dial
11 Touch panel/LCD monitor
12 Playback button
13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/

Delete/Return button
14 [MENU/SET] button
15 Cursor buttons

3/ISO

1/WB (White Balance)

2/AF Mode button

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow

the user to select between the following options.

Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer

1

32

4567

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16 Stereo microphone

19 20 21 2223

16 1718

24
25

26

LOCKOPEN

2829 3027

17 Shutter button
18 Motion picture button
19 Focus distance reference mark
20 Hot shoe cover

•

Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowi ng.

21 Camera ON/OFF switch
22 Status indicator
23 Intelligent Auto button

24 Shoulder strap eyelet

•

Be sure to attach th e sh ou l d er s tr a p w h en
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

25 [HDMI] socket
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

27 Tripod receptacle

•

When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is att ached to it.
If the attached lens contacts the bas e of the
tripod, use the tripod a daptor (DMW-TA1;
optional).

28 Card/Battery door
29 DC coupler cover

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW -AC8PP; optional).

• It is recommended to use a fully charged batt ery or AC adaptor when recording motion

pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC ad aptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if th e AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.

30 Release lever

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∫ Lens

33 343231

35 36 37 38 39 40 41

H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

31 Lens surface
32 Focus ring
33 Contact point
34 Lens fitting mark

H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

35 Tele
36 Lens surface
37 Focus ring
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring
40 Contact point
41 Lens fitting mark

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Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

•When selecting feat ures using the touch

panel, be sure to to uch the center of the
desired icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as
moving to the next image by dragging
horizontally , or changing the range of the
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such as
switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

•

If you use a commercially available liquid cry stal protectio n sheet,

please follow the instructions that ac company the sheet. (Some

liquid crystal protecti on sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

•If a commercially available pr otection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you no tice that the to uch pane l is not

responsive.

•Do not let the hand holding the camera ac cide nt ly apply pres sure

to the touch panel. Doing so may af f ect the t ou ch p ane l ope rati on.

•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

•Do not operate with your fingernails.

•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and ot hers.

•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

•

•Do not place it where small children can rea ch.

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About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).

•

Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and
your use of the pictures.

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

•

When you use the M moun t adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA 3R;optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which th e subjec t is in foc us may dif f er sligh tly fr om

the rated distance.

–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].

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Attaching/Detaching the Lens

•Check that the camera is turned off.

•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the
arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not pr ess the lens rel e ase button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as th e l ens mount may
get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

Press the lens release button D while turning
the lens as far as possible in the direction of
the arrow to detach it.

• Always attach the bod y cap to the camera bo dy so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that th e lens cont act point does

not get scratched.

Note

•

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the
lens surface when carrying.

Attaching the Le ns Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)

•

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top and
bottom, and turn in the direction
of the arrow until it stops.

A Align with the mark.

Note

When temporarily det aching an d carry ing t he lens h ood, a tt ac h the lens

•

hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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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 other side of the
shoulder strap and then check
that it is secure.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

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 mis takenly wrapping around the neck .

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to 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 would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•

•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable
for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this
function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality,
performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies
and are not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

•

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

•Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

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Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detac h the batt ery
after charging is complet ed.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

charging has completed without any problem.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recomme nded to charg e the battery agai n

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

90°

A is turned on and charging will start.

A of the charger will turn off once the

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∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 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.

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) connected.]

•

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor] (By CIPA standard in

Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable len s (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

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∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder] (By CIPA

standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeabl e lens (H-FS014042) is

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

used

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

•Using the supplied battery.

•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximatel y one -quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

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∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

–

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable len s (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable tim e Approx. 70 m in

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable tim e Approx. 60 m in

–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])

When the interchangeable len s (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable tim e Approx. 75 mi n

¢

¢

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable tim e Approx. 65 mi n

•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

Please be aware that these t imes are approximate.

¢

¢

•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repe ating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/ [OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.

¢ Motion picture rec orded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable len s (H-H014) is used

Playback time Approx. 250 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

used

Playback time Approx. 240 min

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

•Check that this unit is turned off.

•We recommend using a Panasonic card .

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BLD10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A being careful a bout the direc tion
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
T o remove the car d, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B:D o not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

•

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be co mpletely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.

LOCKOPEN

LOCKOPEN

LOCKOPEN

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About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB to
2GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB
to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

•Check that the PC and other equ ipment are comp atible whe n

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD standards) may be

used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

•Only cards bearing t he SDXC logo (indicating t hat the card conforms to SD standards) may be

used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Clas s6” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [M OT ION JPEG].
¢ SD Spe ed Class is the spe ed st andar d reg ardin g cont inuous writing. Check via the l abel on

the card, etc.

¢

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

e.g.:

Remarks

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Access to the card

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

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adapt or
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pi ctures are being
written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted]. 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.

•Please confirm the lates t in fo r m a ti on on the following w e bs i t e.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

•

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

:

:

The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change
the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu.
For details, read the PDF.

•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Tu rn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

A [MENU/SET] button

To uch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using
[3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination

•

Y ou can continue to switch the se ttings by continu ously
touching [3]/[4].

• T ouch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the
time display format.

Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for

•

setting display order /time display format.

• T ouch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen

without setting the display order/time display format.

Touch [SET] to set.

To uch [SET].

• After completing the clock settings, turn the c a mera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to Recording Mo de , an d che ck th at the disp lay reflects the settings tha t w ere
performed.

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Selecting the [REC] Mode

Press [MENU/SET].

Touch [REC MODE].

• A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.

Touch the [REC] Mode to select.

∫ List of [REC] Modes

Program AE Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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

Manual Exposure Mode

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.

Intelligent Auto Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

My Color Mode

Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among nine color
modes, and then take pictures.

Scene Mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Custom Mode

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

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Taking a Still picture

AB

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode
menu.

•

Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4().

Set [REC] Mode to [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value
B Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed are dis played. (It

will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)

• You will not be able to take a picture until the

focus is set, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set
initially to [ON].

Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

• The access indication lights red when pic tures are

being recorded on the card.

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Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

A [(] butto n

Forward or rewind the image by dragging the
screen horizontally.

Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right

• It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pr essing

2/1 of the cursor button.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or

right sides of the screen af ter forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduce d in size)

∫ To finish playback

(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button

Press [
halfway.

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[REC] Mode :

A

B

C

Recording Motion Picture

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and

Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

•Screen here is an exa mpl e of wh en the [REC] mo de is s et to [ ]

(Program AE Mode).

Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes

•

20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the
recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery l evel.

•Motion picture record ed continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture
button.

A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time

• Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button

indicating start/stop of motion picture recording.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording

motion pictures.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Note

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Playing Back Motion Pictures

BA

•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG

formats that were take n with this model (only).

•Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion

pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.

Press [(].

Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ],
[ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.

A Motion pict ure icon
B The motion picture recording time

• After playback starts, the elap sed pl ayback t ime is displa yed on

the upper left of the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[8m30s].

• Some information (recording informatio n, etc.) is not displayed for moti on pictures

recorded in [AVCHD].

• Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to playback motion pictures. Display at the

upper right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1 on the cu rsor
button.

∫ Operations perfor m e d during Motion Picture Playback

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

•

If no operation is performed for 2seconds, it will return to origina l status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

¢

C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind
D Play/Pause
E Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward
F Stop
G Reduce volume leve l
H Increase volume level

¢1 You can also adjus t the volume level by using

the rear dial.

¢2 These operations can be performed only in the

Pause Mode and the following icons are
displayed.

¢

1

¢

1













–Frame-by-frame forward: [ ]
–Frame-by-frame rewind: [ ]

•About fast forward/rewind playback

–Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast forward/

rewind speed increases if you touc h [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the screen change s
from [5] to [ ].)

–Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
–When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

2

¢

2

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[REC] Mode : ñ

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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.

Press [¦].

A [¦] button

•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

¦] button is turned of f during recordi ng to preven t the light reflec ting

[
on glass or similar, but this is not a malfunction.

•[¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to [REC] Mode

setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set when it is pressed again.

•It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode from the screen listing the [REC] Mode.

•The following functions are ac tivated automatically.
–Scene Detection/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/Face Detection/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/

[I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/ [FOCUS PRIORITY]/Backlight Compensation/
[I.RESOLUTION]

•In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] is fixed to [ON]. When the subject is

correctly focused, the picture will be taken.

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Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the
scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its
color changes to the usual red.

When taking pictures

¦

>

[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

Only when [ ] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

•

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

¢

[i-BABY]
[i-SUNSET]

When recording motion pictures

¦

>

[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]

•

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

•If a tripod is used, for inst a nce, and the camera h as judg ed that camera shak e is minima l when

the Scene Mode has been identif ied as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower tha n normal. Take
care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking.

•When [FACERECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face si milar to the regis tered fac e is detect ed, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a pers on 3 years old or younger is detected.

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AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure
will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

∫ When operating the touc h panel

You can lock the subject by touching it.

•

[ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it

will determine the most appropriate scene for the
locked subject.

• AF Tracking is canceled when [ ] is touched.

∫ When operating buttons

1 Press 2.

•

[ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the

screen.

• Press 2 again to cancel.

(Tracking AF c an also be canceled by touching [ ].)

2 Place the subject in the Tracking frame, and press the shutter button

halfway to lock the subject.

AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.

•

• AF tracking frame will turn yellow when you releas e the shutt er button and the

optimum scene for the locked subject will be identified.

• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.

(Lock can also be canceled by touching [ ].)

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Defocus control function

××

You can set to your preferred blurriness.

1 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

2 Touch the slide bar to set.
3 Recording of pictur es or m otion pictures.

•

It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

• Defocus Control is canceled by touching [ ].

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [(].

A [(] button

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch
[].

To uch [DELETE SINGLE].

To uch [YES].

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Setting the Menu

When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] and 5 menus ([REC],
[MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and [PLAYBACK]) are
displayed.
In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to setup
the recording or playback to your preference, or make it more fun
and easier to use the camera.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings
relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before
proceeding to use the camera.

[REC MODE] [CUSTOM] menu

•Operation of the uni t,

such as displaying of
the screen and
button operations,
can be set up
according to yo u r
preferences. Also, it
is possible to register the modified settings.

[REC] Mode menu [SETUP] menu

•This menu lets you

set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and
other aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu [PLA YBACK] Mode menu

•This menu lets you

set the [REC
MODE], [REC
QUALITY], and other
aspects for motion
picture recording.

•This menu lets you

perform the clock
settings, select the
operating beep tone
settings and set
other settings which
make it easier for
you to operate the camera.

•This menu lets you

set the Protection,
Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.

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Setting menu items

or

A B

or

or

This section describes how to setup the menu items.

If you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last

•

selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

Press [MENU/SET].

Select the menu by pressing 3/4/2/1 or

by rotating the rear dial.

• Press [ ] to retu rn to the reco rdi n g scre en .

• It can also be set by the touch operation.

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

A Menu item
B Settings

Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or
by rotating the rear dial.

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

• Depending on the item, it s setti ng may not appe ar or it

may be displayed in a different way.

• The figure on the right is an example of selecting

[I.DYNAMIC] in the Program AE Mode.

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Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by

or

or

A

or

or

rotating the rear dial.

• The figure on the right is an example of sett ing

[I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH].

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

Press [ ] to close the menu.

• You can also pr ess the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] mode menu

1 Press 2.

A Menu toggle icon

2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to

select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

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[REC] Mode :

A B

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Underexposed

Properly
exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure
towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

A Exposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]

• Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

• Rotate the rear dial to disp lay the [EXPO.METER]. (However, it does not appear in ñ/

¿ Mode.)

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[REC] Mode: ±´

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Aperture-priority AE

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.

Set [REC] Mode to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.

• It will switch between aperture setting operation and

Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pr e s sed.

• Rotate the r ea r dial to disp la y th e [EX PO .M E T E R].

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Shutter-priority AE

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

Set [REC] Mode to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter
speed.

• It will switch between shutter speed setti ng o per ation

and Exposure Compensation operation every time
the rear dial is pressed.

• Rotate the rear dial to disp lay the [EXPO.METER].

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[REC] Mode: ²

A

−−

3

+

30−3

+

30

−

3

+

30

−

3

+

30

Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.

Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture an d

shutter speed.

• It will switch between aperture setting operation and

shutter speed setting operation every time the rear
dial is pres sed.

• Rotate the r ea r dial to disp la y th e [EX PO .M E T E R].

• You can also set the focus manually by setting the [FOCUS MODE] to [MF].

Press the shutter button halfway.

A Manual Exposure Assistance

• Set the aperture value and the shutte r speed again

when the exposure is not adequate.

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

−

−

3

−

−

3

The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. W e recommend checking the pictures

•

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

+

30

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

+

30

on the playback screen.

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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

More detailed ins tructions on the o peration of this camera a re cont ained 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
Instructions (supplied).

Select the desired language and then click
[Operating Instructions] to install.

Double click the “Operating Instructions”
shortcut icon on the desktop.

∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will

not open

Y ou 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 Operat ing Inst ruct ions (suppl ied), click A and then follow the
messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4 /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.

•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [S how the

contents of this fo lder] to display them.

∫ For Macintosh

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file
with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications

Digital Camera Body
(DMC-GF2): Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)

[When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used]

2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]

1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used]

1.8 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]

Camera effective pixels
Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 13,060,000 pixels,

Digital Zoom: Max. 4k
Extra Tele Conversion:

(Except for the maximum
picture size for each
aspect ratio)

Focus: Auto Focus/Manual Focus,

Shutter system: Focal-plane shutter
Burst recording

Burst speed: 3.2 pictures/second (High speed),

Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files)

ISO sensitivity
(Standa r d Output
Sensitivity): AUTO/ /100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400

Minimum Illumination: Approx. 5 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is

: 12,100,000 pixels

Primary color filter

ON/OFF simple enlargement (compatible with lenses from
other manufacturers)

Face Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing
(Touch focus area selection possible)

2.5 pictures/second (Middle speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)

Depends on the capacity of the card
(when there are no RAW files)

(1/3 EV step change possible)

1/30th of a second)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used]
Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/30th of a second)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]

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Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second
Metering range: EV 0 to EV 18
White Balance: Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent

Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/

Metering Mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)

Flash: Built-in pop up flash

Flash synchronization
speed: Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second

Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Picture size

Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]

lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set

Manual exposure (M)/AUTO
Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3EV to i3EV)

(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Touch panel

GN 6 equivalent (ISO100·m)
Flash range:
Approx. 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m (15.7 feet)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is mounted, [ISO
AUTO] is set]
Flash range:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.4 m (11.2 feet)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is mounted,
WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set]
AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-Eye
Reduction, Forced OFF

4000k3000 pixels, 2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]
4000k2672 pixels, 2816k1880 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]
4000k2248 pixels, 2816k1584 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
2992k2992 pixels, 2112k2112 pix els, 1504k1504 pixels

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Recording quality

Motion pictures: [AVCHD] (With audi o)

When set to [FSH]: 1920k1080 pixels (60i
Approx. 17 Mbps)/
When set to [FH]: 1920k1080 pixels (60i
Approx. 13 Mbps)/
When set to [SH]: 1280k720 pixels (60p
Approx. 17 Mbps)/
When set to [H]: 1280k720 pixels (60p

¢

recording/

¢

recording/

¢

recording/

¢

recording/
Approx. 13 Mbps)
(

¢Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.)

[MOTION JPEG] (With audio)
When set to [HD]: 1280k720 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/
When set to [WVG A]: 848k480 pixels (30 fr ames/ sec .)/
When set to [VGA]: 640k480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/
When set to [QVGA]: 320k240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)

Quality: RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/

MPOiStandard

Recording file format

Still Picture: RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO

Motion pictures with
audio: AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG

Interface

Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/

audio: NTSC

Audio line output (stereo)

Terminal

[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (14 pin)
[HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC

[Live Viewfinder]: Dedicated connector

Dimensions: Approx. 112.8 mm (W )k67.8 mm (H)k32.8 mm (D)

[4.44q (W)k2.67q(H)k1.29q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass (weight): Approx. 365 g

/0.80 lb

[with the Interchangeable lens (H-H014), card and battery]
Approx. 475 g

/1.05 lb

[with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042), card and battery]

Operating temperature:

Approx. 265 g

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

/0.58 lb (camera body)

Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select: [ENGLISH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS]

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Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-A93B): Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 8.4 V, 0.65A

Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic
DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh

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Interchangeable Lens (H-H014)
“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”

Focal length: f=14 mm

(35 m m film cam era equivalent: 28 mm)

Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range: F2.5
Minimum aperture

value: F22
Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses)
In focus distance: 0.18 m (0.59 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
Maximum image

magnification: 0.1k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.2k)
Optical Image Stabilizer:None
[O.I.S.] switch: None
Mount: “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view: 75x
Filter diameter: 46 mm (1.81 inch)
Max. diameter: Approx. 55.5 mm (2.19 inch)
Overall length: Approx. 20.5 mm (0.81 inch)

(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Mass (weight): Approx. 55 g

/0.12 lb

Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042)
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

Focal length: f=14 mm to 42 mm

(35 m m film cam era equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)

Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range: F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture

value: F22
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens)
In focus distance: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
Maximum image

magnification: 0.16k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.32k)
Optical Image Stabilizer:Available
[O.I.S.] switch: None

(Setting of the [STABILIZER] is done in [REC] Mode menu.)

Mount: “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view: 75x (Wide) to 29x (Tele)
Filter diameter: 52 m m (2.05 inch)
Max. diameter: Approx. 60.6 mm (2.39 inch)
Overall length: Approx. 63.6 mm (2.50 inch)

(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Mass (weight): Approx. 165 g

/0.22 lb

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Digital Camera Accessory System

DMW-BAG1 Soft Bag

DMW-BAL1 Leather Bag

Accessory#

Description

Figure

DMW-BLD10PP Lithum Ion Battery

Interchangeable Lens

DMW-FL220
DMW-FL360
DMW-FL500

Flash

Soft Case

: MC Protector
: ND Filter
: PL Filter (Circular Type)

: DMW-LMC46
: DMW-LND46
: DMW-LPL46

3
3

3

: DMW-LMC52
: DMW-LND52
: DMW-LPL52

4
4

4

DMW-CG3

DMW-AC8PP

DMW-DCC9

1

DC Coupler

1

AC Adaptor

DMW-ZL1 Zoom Lever

2

DMW-LVF1

Optional Live viewfinder

H-VS014140
H-FS014042
H-FS014045
H-FS045200
H-F007014/H-ES045
H-H020/H-F008
H-H014/H-FS100300
H-FT012

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Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 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

Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K

RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K

RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A

HDMI mini Cable

RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30

DMW-BDC1

DMW-LRC1

Mount Adaptor

Tripod Adaptor

DMW-MA1
DMW-MA2M
DMW-MA3R

Accessory#

Description

Figure

DMW-TA1

5

Shoulder Strap

DMW-SSTL1
DMW-SSTG1/DMW-SSTG2
DMW-SSTG3/DMW-SSTG5
DMW-SSTG6

DMW-LFC46
DMW-LFC52

3
4

Lens Cap

Lens Rear Cap

Body Cap

Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change.

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

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

¢

2 The interchangeble lens (H-H014) is not used.

¢

3 When the interchangeble lens (H-H014) is used

¢

4 When the interchangeble lens (H-FS014042) is used

¢

5 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.

•Read P13 for information about other lenses that can be used.

•Refer to P17 for informat ion about the battery char ging time and the number of recorda ble

pictures.

•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult yo ur loc al

dealer.

•Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most curren t inf ormation regarding optional accessories.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

OR

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

OR

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

Ship T o:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.

First Last

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone#:
Day

( )

Night

()

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard

Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

2. Items Ordered
QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price

6.95

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

1. Digital Camera Model #

Discover

Expiration Date

Credit Card #

Customer Signature

(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)

In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the l ength of
the period indicated on th e chart bel ow , whic h star ts with th e date of orig inal purc hase (“warra nty
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it
with a new or a refurbished equivalent valu e product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Digital Still Came ra 1 year 1 year
CCD 6 months 90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Ba ttery Pack

(defective exchange)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty
period, there will be no charge for parts . This Limi ted Warranty excludes both part s and labo r for
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warrant y is
extended only to the origin al purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

90 days Not Applicable

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Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S. A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining r epairs, please ship the product
prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare

@us.panasonic.com

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batt eries are shipped by air the
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damage d batteries
are prohibited from shipment by US Mai l . Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to
prevent short-circuit ing and a p acka ge cannot cont ain more than 3 Lithiu m Ion batt eries. I nclude
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone numb er where
you can be reached. A valid regist ered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE
OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE
CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF
PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty ins tallation, set-up adju st m ents, misadjustment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, light ning damage, modification,
introduction of sand, humidit y or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or
damage to media or images, data or other memo ry or rec orded c onten t. The items listed are not
exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal right s and you may also have ot her right s which vary from
state to state. I f a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you
may contact your dealer or Se rvice Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the
warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (Unite d States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Produc t Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or
Service Center; purchase Parts and Accesso ries; or make Customer Servic e and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at :

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Acce ssories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[e-mail]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Pho ne) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of November 2009

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•

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
 Panasonic Corporation 2010

Printed in Japan

For USA and Canada

G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exch ange type digital cam er a system of
LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard.

•Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging
Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European
Union and other countries.

•Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo mark s are trademarks

or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation,
in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other
countries.

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

•The “AVCHD” and the “ AVCHD” logo are trademarks of

Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•Manufactured under license f r om Dolby Laboratories.

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

•

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definitio n Multim edi a
Interface are trademarks or registered tradema rks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

•VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

•EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

•

HDAVI Cont rol ™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

•QuickTime and t he QuickTime logo ar e trademarks or

registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license
therefrom.

•Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.

•Microsoft product scre en shot(s) reprinted with permission

from Microsoft Corporat ion.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies 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 gran ted or shall be implied for any other use. Addi tional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

.