Panasonic DMC-TZ30 Basic Operation Guide

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ30

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 disc. Install it on your PC to read it.

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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.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this

unit.

• 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.

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Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera 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.

Warning

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

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About the AC adaptor (supplied)

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

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

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The

primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an
electrical outlet.

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Cautions for Use

• 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), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

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

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer
Care Centre on 132600.

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 (supplied). 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.

For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET] and
select [Setup] to display [Version Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET] again.

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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Contents

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

Before use ...................................6

Standard accessories ................7

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ...................................8

Touch operations ........................9

Inserting and removing the

card (optional)/the battery .......10

Charging the battery ................11

Setting the clock .......................12

Setting the menu ......................14

Taking pictures .........................15

Taking motion pictures ............16

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] ............................18

Deleting pictures ......................18

GPS and map functions ...........19

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ........22

Installing supplied software ....23

Specifications ...........................24

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

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The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.

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Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden

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changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which
may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage the
camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two

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hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will clear naturally.

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.

Battery pack

DMW-BCG10E

• Charge the battery
before use.

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

AC adaptor

VSK0776

Hand strap

VFC4297

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

• Memory cards are 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.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.

USB connection
cable

K1HY08YY0025

DVD

VFF0978

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

• Map data

• Operating
Instructions for
advanced features

DVD is indicated as disc in the
text.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Mode dial
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
Lens barrel
Lens

Zoom lever

GPS status indicator

[EXPOSURE] button

[MAP] button
LCD monitor
Cursor buttons
[DISP.] button
[Q.MENU]/[

button

We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to
avoid dropping the camera.

/ ] (Delete/Cancel)

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Built-in GPS antenna

Microphone
Speaker
Motion picture button
REC/PLAY switch
[HDMI] socket
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]

socket
[MENU/SET] button
Charging lamp

Tripod receptacle

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

Card/Battery door
Release lever

Touch operations

This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen.

Touch

To “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull
the finger back again.

Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other
actions.

• Touch an icon near its centre. If multiple icons are
touched simultaneously, the camera may not operate
normally.

Drag

To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the
touch screen surface.

Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) is used
to scroll the pictures or change the range of the pictures
displayed.

If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the

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market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with
the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s
visual recognition and ease of operation.)
If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market

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attached to its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the
screen with a little more pressure.
If your hand is pressed against the touch screen when holding the

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camera, the touch screen will not work properly.
Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

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ballpoint pens.
Do not press the touch screen with your fingernails.

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Clean the LCD monitor with a soft dry cloth if there are fingerprints or

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other kinds of dirt on it.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Set the camera ON/OFF switch
to OFF and slide the release
lever ( ) to [OPEN] before
opening the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct

• Battery:

• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it

Insert all the way firmly until a
locking sound is heard, and check
that it is locked by lever ( ).

clicks.

Close the card/battery door

Slide the release lever to the [LOCK]
position.

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To remove

• To remove battery:

Move lever in direction of arrow.

Lever

• To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks,
then pull the card out.

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Do not touch the
terminals on the
back of the card.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).

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

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

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We recommend using a Panasonic Memory card.

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Charging the battery

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

the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C

to 30 °C).

• Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection

cable (supplied), and battery.

• To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Connect the AC adaptor ( ) (supplied) and the
camera using the USB connection cable ( )
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor ( ) (supplied)
into the electrical outlet

To the electrical outlet

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

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Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera.
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Charging lamp ( )

On: Charging in progress (approx. 260 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging stops

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10E.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning the camera on.

Turn the camera on ( )

Press [MENU/SET] ( )

Press to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display
format), and press to set

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ].

Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]
if automatically correcting time of day using the
GPS function

• To manually set date and time →select [No].

• When you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS
function, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].

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

Press to set your home area
and press [MENU/SET]

The current time and home area are set.

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To change the time setting

Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and .

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Setting the menu

Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.

Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu

Switching to the [Rec] menu

Use cursor button to select [Rec] and
press [MENU/SET].

• The menu type can also be selected by
touch operations.

Press to select [AF Mode]
and then press [MENU/SET]

• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.

Press to select and then
press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [ / ] several times to
close the menu

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Taking pictures

Turn the camera on ( )

Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( )
to

Set to the desired recording mode
( )

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Recording mode

Take pictures with automatic settings.

The subjects are recorded using 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.

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.

Record 3D still pictures.

Take pictures according to the scene.

Take pictures while confirming the picture effect.

Take a picture

Shutter button

Press halfway

(press lightly and focus)

Press fully

(press the button

all the way to record)

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Taking motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be
used during recording.

Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( )
to

Press the motion picture button ( )
to start recording

Press the motion picture button ( )
again to end recording

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Elapsed recording time

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We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power when

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recording motion pictures.
Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the

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way.
You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to

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29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. In this case, you can
continuously record a motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx.
27 minutes 12 seconds.
If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH], [PSH],

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[GFS] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to
29 minutes 59 seconds.

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is

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recorded continuously, is displayed and recording may be
stopped halfway through to protect the camera. (Only when [Rec
Quality] is set to [GPH], [PSH], [GFS] or [FSH])

Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

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Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play]

Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( )
to

Drag your finger
across the screen,
and select the
picture to be played
back

To play back a motion picture, touch or press after selecting a

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picture.
You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or

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printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.

Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [ / ] ( ) to delete the
displayed picture

Press to select [Yes] and then
press [MENU/SET] ( )

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GPS and map functions

Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place
Name and Map Data” (Operating Instructions for advanced features).

This camera can record the location information of a place where a
picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically
adjust the time or display a place where a picture was taken on a map
during playback.

Using the GPS function to execute positioning

Press [MENU/SET] ( )

Use cursor button to select
[GPS] menu and press
[MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select
[GPS Setting] and press
[MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select [ON] and press
[MENU/SET]

• A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message,
press [MENU/SET].

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When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the
camera’s power is off.

• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and
meters. During takeoff and landing of airplanes or in other restricted
areas, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and
then turn off the camera.

• When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will
drain from the battery even if the camera is turned OFF.

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GPS and map functions

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Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to
receive the signals from the GPS satellites. For details, refer
to “Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture”
(Operating Instructions for advanced features).

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Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approx. 2 to 3 minutes
to successfully execute positioning under the following conditions;
when positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is
executed after the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to
[OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON], and then turned on again.

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Displaying the status and result of positioning

The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will
appear on the LCD monitor. When the camera successfully executes
positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name
information on the screen.

GPS reception icon

The same number of icons as the
number of the GPS satellites (from
which radio signals are successfully
received) stop flashing and light (blue).
If the three bars of the GPS reception
icon do not light and the icon turns
off, it means that positioning was
unsuccessful.

Place name
information

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Positioning result icons

(Time elapsed after successful positioning)

(minute)

: No positioning information has been

acquired.

Positioning

executed

successfully

Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map

You can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or
your current location.

If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory

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card, you can display more detailed maps. For details, refer to “Using
the map data on the DVD (supplied)” (Operating Instructions for
advanced features).

Display the pictures in playback
mode

• The is displayed during playback for
pictures that are recorded with location
and place name information.

Press [MAP] button ( )

A map of the place where you
took the picture will appear.

Touch the +/- button to enlarge or reduce the map
size.
(You can also enlarge or reduce the map size
using the zoom lever.)

Map scale level
(The levels that can be displayed vary depending on the region)

• You can drag the screen or press the cursor button to operate the
display location of a map.

• When you press the [ / ] button, it will return to the previous
display.

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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 disc. Install it on your PC to read it.

To read the supplied DVD, use a DVD drive with single-sided dual layer
support.

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For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the disc containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied)

Click the “Operating Instructions”

Select the desired language
and then click “Operating
Instructions” to install

To return to the install menu.

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

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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 disc containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click
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/

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Installing supplied software

This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also
categorise these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model
name of the camera used.

• Before inserting the disc, close all running applications.

Check the environment of your PC

Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 PE

OS

CPU

Display

RAM

Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software

• Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF)
for further information about the operating environment.

Insert the disc with the supplied software

When you insert the supplied disc, the install menu will start.

Click on the [Applications] on the install menu

Click on the [Recommended Installation]

• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the
screen.

The software compatible with your PC will be installed.

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

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

– LUMIX Map Tool (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X)

PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac.

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Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1

Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
Windows Vista 800 MHz or higher
Windows 7 1 GHz or higher
1024 × 768 pixels or more

(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)
Windows XP
Windows Vista

Windows 7

512 MB or more

1 GB or more (32 bit)
2 GB or more (64 bit)

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Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source DC 5.1 V

Power
Consumption

Camera effective
pixels

Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor,

Lens

[NANO SURFACE
COATING]

Image Stabiliser Optical method
Focus range

P / A / S / M 50 cm (Wide) / 2 m (Tele) to
Macro /

Intelligent
Auto /
Motion picture

Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings.

Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Minimum

Illumination
Shutter speed 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) /

Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot]

When recording: 1.4 W
When playing back: 1.1 W

14,100,000 pixels

total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels
Primary colour filter

Optical 20 x zoom
f=4.3 mm to 86.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) /
F3.3 (Max. W) to F6.4 (Max. T)

3 cm (Wide) / 1 m (Tele) to
(5 × to 7 × is 2 m to )

Approx. 10 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter
speed is 1/25th of a second)

Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M)

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LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots)

(field of view ratio about 100%) / Touch screen

Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB)

SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card

Recording file
format

Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File

system, based on Exif 2.3 standard /
DPOF corresponding) / MPO

Motion pictures

Audio
compression

AVCHD / MP4 / QuickTime Motion JPEG
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2 ch)

MP4: AAC (2 ch)

format
Interface

Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analogue

NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

video
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)

Terminal HDMI: MiniHDMI TypeC

AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions

Mass With card and battery: Approx. 206

Operating

Approx. 104.9 mm (W) x 58.9 mm (H) x 28.2 mm (D)
(excluding the projection part)

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 184
0 °C to 40 °C

temperature
Operating

10%RH to 80%RH

humidity

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Specifications

AC adaptor
(Panasonic VSK0776): Information for your safety

Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output

Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety

Voltage / capacity

5 V, 800 mA

3.6 V / 895 mAh

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-If you see this symbol-

Information 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.

• 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™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.

• “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD
Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” 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.

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

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.

• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.

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

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

• Other names, company names, and product names
printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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© Panasonic Corporation 2012