Panasonic DMCZS3A, DMCZS1S, DMCZS1K, DMCZS3K, DMCZS3S User Manual

Basic

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3

DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link,

AVCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only.

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GJ

SG

Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format) recorded on
the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check
the Troubleshooting.

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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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High­Definition Multimedia Interface are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.

• HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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 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 °C or
incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located
on the bottom of units.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC cable (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
cable.

1. Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

-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.

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About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 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 CURTAINS 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.

Do not use any other USB connection

cables except the supplied one.

Do not use any other AV cables except

the supplied one.

Do not use any other cables except a

genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable
(RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).
(DMC-TZ7GC/DMC-TZ7GJ/DMC-ZS3GH)

Ensure that the AC adaptor and Multi

Conversion Adaptor are purchased as
a set. The camera is not available if you
use only either of them.

Some accessories cannot be available in

some countries or area.

When in use

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.

(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such

as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and 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
the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor
and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.

This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS3/DMC-ZS1.
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3.
Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at the
end of descriptions, etc.

(Example)
Functions available in the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only:
Functions available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 only:

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Contents Before use

Before use

Before use ..............................................7

Read first .......................................................7

To prevent damage and faults ....................... 7

Standard Accessories ........................... 8

Names of parts....................................... 9

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery .................................. 10

Inserting battery and card ..................12

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................13

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....13

Setting the clock .................................. 14

Using menus ........................................ 15

Menu type ...................................................16

Basics

Basic shooting operation ........ 17

Holding the camera/

Direction detection function .........................18

Mode dial .....................................................18

Basic shooting operation ........ 19

Holding the camera/

Direction detection function .........................20

Mode dial .....................................................20

Taking picture with automatic

settings ............................................. 21

Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 23

AF TRACKING ............................................ 23

Taking pictures with your own

settings ............................................. 24

Align focus for desired composition ............25

Taking pictures/

motion pictures with zoom ................. 26

Taking pictures with flash ...................27

Taking images with self-timer ............ 28

Viewing your pictures

(NORMAL PLAY) .................................. 29

Deleting pictures .................................30

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

...30

Others

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ......................................... 31

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

Read first To prevent damage and faults

Do a test shot first!

Check first to see if you can take pictures

and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.

We will not compensate for failed/

lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.

Panasonic will not provide compensation

even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.

Certain pictures cannot be played

back

• Pictures edited on a computer

• Pictures taken or edited on a different
camera

(Pictures taken or edited on this camera

may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)

Software on the CD-ROM supplied

The following actions are prohibited:

• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or
rent

• Copying onto networks

LCD monitor characteristics

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

Unit temperature

The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure

• Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket.

(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping
camera. Hanging any items other than
the supplied hand strap from the camera
can apply pressure against it.)

Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

•

Do not get the camera wet or insert

foreign objects
This camera is not waterproof.

•

Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater.

(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,

dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)

• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.

Avoid condensation caused by

sudden changes in temperature and
humidity

• When moving between places of
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.

• If the lens clouds up, switch off the
power and leave for about two hours to
allow camera to adjust to conditions.

• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with

a soft, dry cloth.

Grip area

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Before use

Cursor button

Hand strap eyelet

(Continued)

To prevent damage and faults

Lens

• If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens is
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be
careful when removing
camera from bag, etc.

When using tripod

• Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws at an angle (may damage
camera, screw hole, or label.)

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)

When transporting

Switch off power.
We recommend using a genuine leather

case (DMW-CT3, optional).

Standard
Accessories

Part numbers are as of February 2009

Battery Pack

DMW-BCG10E

Charge the battery before use.
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

DE-A66B

(DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-TZ6GC, DMC-ZS3GH, DMC-ZS1GH)

DE-A66E (DMC-TZ7SG)

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying Case

VGQ0E45

AC Cable

K2CT3CA00004

(DMC-TZ7GC, DMC-TZ6GC, DMC-ZS3GH, DMC-ZS1GH)
(Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China and Saudi Arabia)

K2CQ2CA00006

(DMC-TZ7GC, DMC-TZ6GC)

K2CP2YY00001

(DMC-TZ7GJ)

K2CA2CA00019

(DMC-TZ7SG)

Hand Strap

VFC4297

USB Connection Cable

K1HA14AD0001

AV Cable

K1HA14CD0001

CD-ROM

VFF0471

(DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-TZ6GC, DMC-ZS3GH, DMC-ZS1GH)

VFF0470 (DMC-TZ7SG)

CD-ROM Software

•

Install software on your computer to use it.

Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

Cards are optional. You can record or play

back pictures on the built-in memory when
you are not using a card. (P.13)
Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre
if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can
purchase the accessories separately.)

Operating Instructions

Names of parts

Mode dial

( P.18, P.20)

Shutter button

( P.17, P.19)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P.14)

Flash (P.27)

Self-timer indicator (P.28)/
AF assist lamp

Zoom lever (P.26)

STEREO MIC

1

Lens barrel

(P.8)

Lens

Speaker

LCD monitor

3

Status indicator

(P.12, 21)

REC/PLAY switch

( P.17, 29, P.19, 29)

DISPLAY button

Q.MENU/
delete button

MENU/SET

(menu display/set/finish) (P.15)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (P.28)

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro mode

• AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.23)

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The

descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3.

1

DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural).

2

This is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.

3

The size in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 is different.

(P.30)

Motion picture button

• Do not use any other adaptors except a
genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor
(DMW-MCA1; optional).

4

DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.

Release lever (P.12)

Tripod receptacle

Card/Battery door (P.12)

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

HDMI socket

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI
socket

• Always use a genuine
Panasonic AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5G; optional).

4

(P.17)

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure compensation

• Auto bracket

• Multi aspect

• White balance fine adjustment

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (P.27)

2

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Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)

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

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.

•

This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and this function is

compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E). (Batteries not compatible with
this function cannot be used.)

Charger (model-specific)

Battery (model-specific)

Insert the battery
terminals and attach
the battery to the
charger

Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces
outwards.

Connect the charger
to the electrical outlet

The AC

mains lead

Charging light (CHARGE)

On:

Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.)

Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if

battery temperature is too high or too low
(charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with

a dry cloth.

does not fit
entirely into
the AC input terminal.

A gap will remain as shown

right.

Detach the battery
after charging is
complete

Disconnect charger and

battery when charging is
complete.

The battery life

Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD
MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

Number of recordable
pictures

Recording time

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50 %

• LCD monitor ON
(The number of recordable pictures decreases
in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD, and
HIGH ANGLE

• Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB)

• Using the supplied battery

• NORMAL PICTURE mode

Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures /
80 pictures ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

• Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’
Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.

Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘ON’/‘OFF’, recording is

stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C).
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

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

• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

•

Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

Store battery in battery carrying case after use.
Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can

cause faults).

Approx. 300 pictures
Approx. 320 pictures

Approx. 150 min
Approx. 160 min

mode)

• First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned
on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’)

• 1 picture taken per 30 sec.

• Full flash used for every other picture

• Zoom operation for each picture
(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)

• Power turned off after each 10 pictures,
battery allowed to cool

By CIPA standard in normal
picture mode

Approx. 90 min

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Inserting battery and card

Battery
(check orientation)

Card
(check orientation)

Do not touch terminal

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position
and open the lid

OPEN

LOCK

Release lever

Completely insert battery
and card

(both click into place)

Status indicator

Close lid

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card:
move lever in

direction of arrow.

Lever

press down in

centre.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on

(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).

The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.

When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.

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

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

• SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)

• SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 32 GB)
Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC memory cards.
(Always read your device’s operating instructions before proceeding)

•

Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

been formatted with a computer or another device.

If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as

formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed.

MultiMediaCards may also be used (for pictures only)

SD memory card/

SDHC memory card

Switch
(LOCK)

(optional)

3232

32

SDHC logo

Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)

Built-in memory is slower than SD memory card.

‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory.
Clipboard pictures are saved to built-in memory.
Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory.

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red (or status indicator flashed when LCD
monitor is off), recharge or replace battery. (P.10)

Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

Pictures remaining

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, deleting,
or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC
adaptor (optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these
cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as

electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

For model numbers and types,

see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)

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Setting the clock

To change time setting

( The clock is not set when the

camera is shipped.)

Using menus

To enable optimum usage of the
camera, various functions can
be activated and setting can be
changed from the menus.

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.

Turn on the power

Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
(The language select screen is not displayed
on DMC-TZ7GJ.)
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed
when power is turned on for the first time.

While this message is displayed

Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select the setting item (year,
month, date, time, display order,

REC/PLAY switch

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from
SETUP menu, perform

and .

• Clock settings will be saved for
approx. 3 months even after
battery is removed, provided
a fully-charged battery was
installed in camera for the 24
hours beforehand.

To set local time at travel

destination

‘WORLD TIME’

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing

pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’.
Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.
After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the camera screen.

time display format), and set.

Select the

setting

item

Set the

time, or

• To cancel → Press

•

Setting example of display order and time display format
[D/M/Y] [AM/PM]: PM 12:34 15.APR.2009
[M/D/Y] [24HRS]: 12:34 APR.15.2009
[Y/M/D] [24HRS]: 2009.4.15 12:34

display.

When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.

Select the display format

date,

.

Set

Press ‘MENU/SET’

• Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing
‘DISPLAY’ several times.)

(Example) Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.

(REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial )

Bring up the menu

Camera ON/OFF switch

Shutter button

Mode dial

The selected
item is
displayed with
an orange
background.

Select SETUP menu

REC/PLAY switch

To restore default settings

‘RESET’

Highlight Select and return

Turns

orange

Select the item

to menu items

Page
(Zoom lever can
be used to switch
to next screen.)

Item

Select the setting

Settings

Selected
setting

Finish

• When the REC/PLAY switch is set
to , menu can be closed with a
half-press of the shutter button.

Settings display may vary according to items.

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Using menus

Menu type

(Continued)

REC menu
MOTION PICTURE menu

Changing image preferences

• Make settings such as white
balance, sensitivity, aspect
ratio, and picture size.

SETUP menu

Making the camera more
convenient to use

• Make settings for ease of use
such as adjusting the clock and
changing the beep sounds.

PLAYBACK MODE menu

Viewing recorded pictures

• Choose a playback type to see
slideshows or just your favourite
pictures.

To enable optimum usage of the
camera, various functions can
be activated and setting can be
changed from the menus.

REC menu

MOTION

PICTURE menu

REC menu

Basic shooting operation

Shutter button

Status indicator

Motion picture button

• Motion pictures can be recorded
immediately by pressing the
motion picture button.

Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button

Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway

Please set the clock before
shooting (P.14).

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.

Set to

: Pictures and motion

pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and

motion pictures can be
played back.

Set to the desired recording mode

Aim the camera and shoot

Recording motion pictures
Press the motion picture button

Press the motion picture button
to start recording

PLAYBACK menu

Using your pictures

• Make settings for using the
images you have taken,
including protecting, trimming,
and handy settings for printing
your pictures (DPOF).

REC/PLAY switch

Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

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(Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter
button to take picture

Press fully

For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1, see P.19.

Press the motion picture button
again to finish recording

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in
(CLIPBOARD mode).

Basic shooting operation

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial

(Continued)

AF assist lamp

Flash

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with
your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
(P.9)

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it
from close range.

• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can
automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’)
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically
if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards.
Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during
playback.

Please set the clock before
shooting (P.14).

Basic shooting operation

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Set to

Set to the desired recording mode

Status indicator

Please set the clock before
shooting (P.14).

Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.

: Pictures and motion

pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and

motion pictures can be
played back.

Align to
correct mode

INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCN MODE

SCENE MODE

CLIPBOARD Mode

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The current mode will be displayed on the
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

Take images with automatic settings (P.21).

Take images with customized settings (P.24).

Taking images in frequently-used scene
modes.

Take images according to scene.

Take pictures as memos.

For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3, see P.17.

(Press the shutter button)

Press halfway

(Adjust the focus)

Press fully

When recording motion pictures,
fully press the shutter button one
more time to end recording.

Aim the camera and shoot

Basic shooting operation

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

Mode dial

Automatic scene detection

(Continued)

AF assist lamp

Flash

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with
your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
(P.9)

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it
from close range.

• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can
automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’)
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically
if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards.
Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during
playback.

Please set the clock before
shooting (P.14).

Align to
correct mode

INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCENE MODE

SCENE MODE

MOTION PICTURE Mode

CLIPBOARD Mode

The current mode will be displayed on the
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

Take pictures with automatic settings (P.21).

Take pictures with customized settings (P.24).

Taking pictures in frequently-used scene
modes.

Take pictures according to scene.

Take motion pictures.

Take pictures as memos.

Taking picture with automatic settings

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’

Mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’,
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for

Shutter button

Status indicator

Camera reads scene when pointed at
subject, and makes optimum settings
automatically.

• During AF tracking (P.23), the
optimum scene is automatically
selected for the subject where the
focus was locked (AF Lock).

Recognises ‘i PORTRAIT’

Follows face to take clear, bright
pictures.

Recognises ‘i SCENERY’

Takes sharp pictures of near and far
landscapes.

Recognises ‘i MACRO’

Reads distance to take sharp pictures
of close subjects

Recognises ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’

Takes bright, natural pictures of people
and night scenery. (Only with

Recognises ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’

Uses slow shutter speed to achieve
natural colouring.(Only with

Recognises ‘i BABY’

Recognises movement

Reads subject movement to avoid
blurring when scene does not
correspond to any of the above.

)

Set to

Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

Press fully

)

approx. 1 second.

Focus display
(when focus
aligned:
flashing →
illuminated)

Recognized scene icon displayed in
blue for 2 sec.

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Taking picture with automatic settings

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Backlight compensation

Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When this occurs, the
subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the
brightness of the entire image.

To use flash

Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off).

When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction)
and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched
between automatically (see P.27 for details).
A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye
reduction.

In addition to automatic scene detection, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, and

‘BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION’ will operate automatically.

The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.

• (REC menu): ‘PICTURE SIZE1’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE1’, ‘FACE RECOG.1’

•

(MOTION PICTURE menu) : ‘REC MODE’, ‘REC QUALITY1’, ‘COLOR MODE1’

• (SETUP menu2): ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘BEEP1’, ‘LANGUAGE’

1

Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.

2 Other items in the SETUP menu will reflect settings made in other recording modes.

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

same subject.

• Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio,
sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter

If desired scene type is not selected,

we recommend manually selecting the
appropriate recording mode.

We recommend using a tripod and the

self-timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and
‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’.

When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod)

with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed
can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do
not move the camera.

The settings for the following functions are fixed.

• AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:

• WHITE BALANCE: AWB • QUALITY: (Fine) • STABILIZER: AUTO

• AF MODE: (Face detection)1 • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON

• METERING MODE: (Multiple) • PRE AF: Q-AF

1 (11-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used.

‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT’ ,

‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’

e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes
‘i MACRO’

Face Detection and Face Recognition

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear
as subjects in the image (
exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.

or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their

names, ages, and other information.

If pictures are taken with ‘FACE RECOG.’ set to ‘ON’, priority is given to the focus and

exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been registered. Also, the
camera memorises detected faces during Face Detection, automatically recognises
faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.

Face Recognition searches for faces close to those that have been registered. Correct

recognition of faces cannot be guaranteed.

In some cases, the camera may be unable to correctly distinguish between people with

similar facial characteristics, such as parents and children and brothers and sisters.

When using Face Recognition, the facial characteristics are extracted for performing

recognition, and so this process takes longer than regular Face Detection.

For subjects registered as newborns and infants (people with birthdays set to less than

3 years), is displayed, and the picture will be taken to give the skin a more healthy
appearance.

AF TRACKING

Even if a subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue
to keep it in focus.

Set AF MODE to AF tracking

• To cancel AF tracking → Press▲again.

AF tracking frame

Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

• To cancel AF Lock → Press▲.

• The optimum scene is detected for the subject
where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

Face recognition will be inactive while using AF tracking.

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Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’

Mode:

Using REC menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.

Set to

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Status indicator

To use zoom

(P.26)

To use flash

(P.27)

When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image

stabilizer, a tripod, or the self-timer.

If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,

correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or
change ‘SENSITIVITY’ settings.

Take a picture

Press halfway

(Adjust the

focus)

AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when
complete: red/white → green)

Press fully

Aperture value Shutter speed

Focus display
(when focus
aligned: flashing
→ illuminated)

Jitter alert
display

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Subjects/environments which may

make focusing difficult:

Hold down

halfway

AF area

• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near
objects emitting light. In dark, or with
significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.

We recommend using the ‘Face

detection’ function when taking pictures
of people.

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to
bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.

AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using

digital zoom.

Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus display

Focus range

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Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

p

Mode:

Taking pictures with flash

Mode:

You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 21.4 times with ‘Extra optical zoom’
(pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.

Do not block the lens barrel movement
while zooming.

Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size, and to ‘extra
optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)

• Optical zoom • Extra optical zoom

Max. enlargement: 12 x Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

PICTURE
SIZE

Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x 21.4 x

PICTURE
SIZE

Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x 21.4 x

What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken
of a 3M-sized central part of a 10 M (equivalent to 10.1 million pixels) area, meaning
that the picture can be enlarged further.

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Zoom bar

Optical zoom Extra optical zoom

10 M

9.5 M

9 M

10 M

9 M

7.5 M

Zoom In/Out

Restore Enlarge

Turn to W side Turn to T side

Zoom speed can be adjusted.
Zoom slowly → turn slightly
Zoom quickly → turn completely

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

(Varies according to picture size.)

7 M

6.5 M

6 M

7 M

6 M

5.5 M

5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 3 M 2.5 M

4.5 M 2.5 M 2 M

5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M

4.5 M 2.5 M

3.5 M 2 M

Zoom bar

( displayed)

Focus
range

Zoom ratio
(approx.)

Stand at least 1 m away when

using flash to take pictures of
infants.

AUTO

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

AUTO/RED-EYE reduction

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)

FORCED FLASH ON

• Always flash

FORCED ON/RED-EYE reduction

(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes
only)

• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter
pictures)

FORCED FLASH OFF

• Never flash

1

When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and

Type, operations Uses

1

corrected automatically when the flash is emitted.

As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction effect may

vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.

Shutter speeds are as follows:

• , , , : 1/302 - 1/2000th

• , : 1/8

2

Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting.

3

Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set

2, 3

- 1/2000th

to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.

Display ‘FLASH’

Select the desired type

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Can also be selected with ►.

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places

1

1

Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

Taking images with self-timer

Mode:

Viewing your pictures

REC/PLAY switch:

(NORMAL PLAY)

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.

Display ‘SELFTIMER’

Select time duration

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

Can also be selected with ◄.

Take an image

Press fully the shutter button to start recording
after the preset time.

• To cancel while in operation
→ Press ‘MENU/SET’

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set duration)

When set to BURST, three pictures are taken. When set to the ‘FLASH BURST’ scene

mode, five pictures are taken.

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

pressed fully here.
After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp.
This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene

modes, or in (MOTION PICTURE mode) .
In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.

INTELLIGENT AUTO mode: ‘10SEC.’

CLIPBOARD mode, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode: ‘2SEC.’

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory.
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode.)

Zoom lever

Set to

Scroll through pictures

File number

Picture number/

DISPLAY

To enlarge (playback zoom)

Turn to

T side

Current zoom position (displayed
for 1 sec.)

• Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x

• To reduce zoom→ Turn lever
towards W side

• Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►

Previous Next

Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/

backwards.

(Only file numbers change while held down;

picture is displayed when released)

Scroll speed increases the longer you press.

(Speed may vary according to playback
conditions)

If file number is not displayed, press display

button.

After the final picture, display returns to the

first picture.

Some pictures edited on computer may not

be able to be viewed on this camera.

If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to

while the power is on, the lens barrel will

be retracted after approx. 15 seconds.

This camera is compliant with the unified

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
standard formulated by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played
back.

Total pictures

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Deleting pictures

REC/PLAY switch:

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Set to

Press to delete displayed picture

Select ‘YES’

• Do not turn off

DISPLAY

Use a sufficiently charged
battery or an AC adaptor (DMW­AC5G; optional).

the power during
deletion.

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

Select type of deletion

• To use
‘DELETE
ALL’ → go to
step

Delete

Select ‘YES’

Select the pictures to delete

(Repeat)

• To release
→ Press

DISPLAY
again

Picture selected

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.29)

Motion pictures can also be deleted.
To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to .
To delete all data including protected images, perform FORMAT.

• To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.

• May take time depending on
number of pictures deleted.

• ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT
(FAVORITE)’ may be selected in
‘DELETE ALL’ when ‘FAVORITE’ is
set to ‘ON’ and pictures have been
registered.

Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation
methods and check the Troubleshooting.

For Windows

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

(supplied).
2 Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install.
3 Double click the ‘TZ7_ZS3_TZ6_ZS1 Operating Instructions’ shortcut icon on the

desktop.

When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later to browse or print the Operating
Instructions (PDF format). Follow the instructions below for your OS to install it.

• If using Windows 2000 SP2 or later/XP/Vista

Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install.

• If using Windows 98/98SE/Me

Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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 [Show the
contents of this folder] to display them.

For Macintosh

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

(supplied).
2 Open the ‘MANUAL’ folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the

desired language inside the folder.
3 Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications DMC-TZ7/ DMC-ZS3

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source

Power Consumption

Camera effective pixels

Image sensor

Lens

Digital zoom

Extra optical zoom

Focus

Focus range

Normal/Motion picture

Macro/Intelligent Auto/
Clipboard

Scene mode

Shutter system

Motion picture recording

Burst recording

Burst speed

Number of recordable
pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed

Number of recordable
pictures

ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed

White balance

Exposure (AE)

Metering mode

DC 5.1 V

When recording: 1.3 W
When playing back: 0.6 W

10,100,000 pixels

1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels
Primary colour filter

Optical 12 x zoom
f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/
F3.3 to F4.9

Max. 4 x

Max. 21.4 x

Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom
Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to

3 cm (Wide)/ 1 m (Tele) to

There may be difference in above settings.

Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

AVCHD Lite

1280 x 720 pixels 50p recordings (Only when using an SD Memory Card)

CCD output is at 25fps

Approx. 17 Mbps/Approx. 13 Mbps/Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR), with stereo audio

Motion JPEG

1280 x 720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels
( Only when using an SD Memory Card)
30 frames/second with stereo audio

2.3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 1.8 pictures/second (Unlimited)

Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine),
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card
(Unlimited).

Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)

Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after
formatting)
Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type
of card and the recording conditions)

AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400

8 to 1/2000 th
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set

AUTO (Programme AE)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)

Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot

(2 m unless max.T)

LCD monitor

Flash

Microphone Stereo

Speaker Monaural

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/

Picture size

Still picture

Motion pictures

Quality Fine/Standard

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21

Still pictures with audio JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21

Motion pictures AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG

Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Terminal HDMI: HDMI mini cable (type C)

Dimensions (excluding the
projection part)

Mass Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Operating humidity 10 % to 80 %

Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A66B (DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-ZS3GH), DE-A66E (DMC-TZ7SG)):

Information for your safety

Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A

Input

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

Voltage/capacity (Minimum) 3.6 V / 895 mAh

3.0” low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100 %)

Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF

MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

When the aspect ratio setting is [
3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels /
2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [
3776 x 2520 pixels / 3168 x 2112 pixels / 2656 x 1768 pixels /
2112 x 1408 pixels / 2048 x 1360 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [
3968 x 2232 pixels / 3328 x 1872 pixels / 2784 x 1568 pixels /
2208 x 1248 pixels / 1920 x 1080 pixels

1280

x

720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels

( Only when using an SD Memory Card)

standard)/DPOF corresponding

standard) + QuickTime

Analogue video/audio:
NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (stereo)

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin)

Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D)

With card and battery: Approx. 229

110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A (DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-ZS3GH)
100 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A (DMC-TZ7SG)

]

]

]

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Specifications DMC-TZ6/ DMC-ZS1

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source DC 5.1 V

Power Consumption

Camera effective pixels

Image sensor

Lens

Digital zoom

Extra optical zoom

Focus

Focus range

Normal/Motion picture

Macro/Intelligent Auto/
Clipboard

Scene mode

Shutter system

Motion picture recording

Burst recording

Burst speed

Number of recordable
pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed

Number of recordable
pictures

ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed

White balance

Exposure (AE)

Metering mode

When recording: 1.2 W
When playing back: 0.6 W

10,100,000 pixels

1/2.5” CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels
Primary colour filter

Optical 12 x zoom
f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/
F3.3 to F4.9

Max. 4 x

Max. 21.4 x

Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom
Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to

3 cm (Wide)/ 1 m (Tele) to

There may be difference in above settings.

Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

848 x 480 pixels
( Only when using an SD Memory Card)
30 frames/second with audio

2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited)

Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the
remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).

Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority)

Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after
formatting)
Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type
of card and the recording conditions)

AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - 6400

8 to 1/2000 th
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set

AUTO (Programme AE)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)

Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot

(2 m unless max.T)

/ 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels

LCD monitor

Flash

Microphone

Speaker

Recording media

Picture size

Still picture

Motion pictures

Quality

Recording file format

Still Picture

Still pictures with audio

Motion pictures

Interface

Terminal

Dimensions (excluding the
projection part)

Mass

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A66B): Information for your safety

Output CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A

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

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

Voltage/capacity (Minimum) 3.6 V / 895 mAh

2.7” amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100 %)

Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF

Monaural

Monaural

Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

When the aspect ratio setting is [
3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels /
2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [
3648 x 2432 pixels / 3072

When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3648

x

2056 pixels / 3072

848 x 480 pixels
( Only when using an SD Memory Card)

Fine/Standard

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21
standard)/DPOF corresponding

JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21
standard) + QuickTime

QuickTime Motion JPEG

Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analogue video/audio:
NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural)

AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin)

Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D)

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206
With card and battery: Approx. 229

0 °C to 40 °C

10 % to 80 %

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