
Basic Owner’s Manual
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Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
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 Panasonic Corporation 2015
Printed in China
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Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
To power outlet
Battery Pack
USB 
Connection 
Cable
AC Adaptor
Strap eyelet
• To prevent 
dropping, be 
sure to attach 
the supplied 
strap and fit it 
to your wrist.
Charging lamp
Hand Strap
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
Flash
Microphone
Lens
Speaker
AF Assist Lamp
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS45
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual 
for future use.
More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the 
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model= 
DMC-ZS45&dest=P
• Click the desired language.
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Manual (PDF format). 
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that 
you can use with your OS from the following website. (As of January 2015)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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 information on the 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 this 
Owner’s Manual.
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.
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 unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
∫ Product identification marking
Digital Camera Bottom
Product Location
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1 Select  
2
Contains FCC ID: 2AAD3AA2G1J1
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are 
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that 
these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices 
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being 
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating issue), 
exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known 
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any 
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might 
occure, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. 
DMC-ZS45 has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits 
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
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:
[Wi-Fi Setup]
Press 
3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/
SET]
.
 in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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-ZS45 
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America 
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
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.
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
∫ 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.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. 
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected 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.
∫ 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 pack 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 type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of 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 xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. 
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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 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. 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.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the 
outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of 
time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to 
clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel 
off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this 
unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to 
ensure proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
• Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug 
or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for 
a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change.
Battery Pack (DMW-BCM13PP) AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
USB Connection Cable (K1HY08YY0037)
Hand Strap (VFC4737-A)
• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack: DMW-BCM13 
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1 
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1
• Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
Names of Main Parts
1 Shutter button
2 Mode dial
3 Zoom lever
4 Flash
5 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
6 [Wi-Fi] button
7 Camera [ON/OFF] button
8 Microphone
9 Speaker
: Lens
; Lens barrel
< Lens barrier
= Charging lamp
®
Wi-Fi
 connection lamp
> Monitor
? [EXPOSURE] button
@ [MENU/SET] button
A [DISP.] button
B Strap eyelet
C [HDMI] socket
D [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
E Motion picture button
F [(] (Playback) button
G Cursor buttons
3(
È
)/4(#)/2(ë)/1(‰)
H [Q.MENU] button
[ ] (Delete) button 
[ ] (Cancel) button
I Tripod mount
J Card/Battery door
K Release lever
∫ Adjusting the monitor angle
1 Flip up the bottom of 
the monitor lightly to 
open.
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
•
• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force or drop the camera. 
This may cause scratches and malfunctions.
• If the monitor is rotated as shown in 
the illustration, the Self Shot Mode 
starts.
2 Adjust the angle of 
the monitor.
When closing
• When not using this unit, 
close the monitor 
completely back to the 
original position.
Preparations
• Check that the camera is turned off.
SD Memory Card (optional)
• The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) 
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) 
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
Charging time Approx. 210 min
• When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect 
the camera from the power outlet or computer.
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with 
both hands, keep your arms 
still at your side and stand 
with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to put your fingers 
on the flash, AF assist lamp, 
microphone, speaker or lens etc.
A Tripod mount
It may not be possible to attach 
and securely fasten a tripod 
with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the 
camera. Doing so may also 
damage the camera. 
It may not be possible to attach 
certain types of tripods properly.
Selecting the Recording Mode
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired 
mode.
∫ List of Recording Modes
¦ Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. 
This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days], 
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
Û Sce ne Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 
This mode allows you to select any of the 16 scenes including [Portrait], 
[Scenery], and [Starry Sky].
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect. 
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days], 
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the 
camera and record casually.
Mode dial
• Set the mode dial to [ ].
Shutter button
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and 
then press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
∫ 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.
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Night Shot]
[i-Sunset]
¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ]. 
¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].
¢1
¢2
Using the Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide): 
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele): 
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Optical Zoom
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 20k
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with   is selected. 
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 45k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.)
Intelligent Zoom
Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. 
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the 
deterioration of the image quality.
Digital Zoom
This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to 
four times the original zoom magnification.
Changing Functions and Settings
Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1  
and [MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be 
available for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)
3(È) The exposure compensation or Auto Bracket setting screen is displayed.
The macro setting screen is displayed.
4(#)
2(ë)
1(‰)
[ ]([AF Macro])/[ ]([Macro Zoom])/[OFF]
The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.
[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]
The flash setting screen is displayed.
[‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/ 
[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[Œ]([Forced Flash Off])
The menu screen is displayed. 
This operation is also available during playback.
 

Menus convenient for taking pictures
100-0001100-0001100-0001
1/51/5
Cancel
SSID: 
Password:
Please set on your smartphone
Please scan the QR code using "Image App", 
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
Cancel
Select
Set
Select a function
Remote Shooting & View
Send Images While Recording
Send Images Stored in the Camera
OK
Via Network
Connect to the 
network (AP)
Cancel
USB Connection Cable
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
• This socket is also used 
when charging the battery.
PC
∫ [Picture Size]
A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels. 
The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.
• Quality [A]
Built-in Memory (Approx. 78 MB) 14 50 155
Card (8 GB) 1300 5700 15400
Save location 16 M (4:3) 3 M (4:3) 0.3 M (4:3)
∫ [Quality]
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Settings Description of settings
[A] ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality
[›] ([Standard])
When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number 
of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels
∫ [Sensitivity]
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables 
pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Recording location 
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast 
Noise Less Increased 
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
[100]   [3200]
∫ [Date Stamp]
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Settings Description of settings
[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. 
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. 
[OFF] —
Recording Motion Pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in MP4 format.
Mode dial
• You can record motion pictures fitting each 
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R
1
1
m
m
07
07
s
s
3
3
s
s
Recording Mode. 
(Motion pictures cannot be recorded in 
Panorama Shot Mode.)
Motion picture button
• The recording state indicator (red) will flash 
while recording motion pictures.
• Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
• Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button. 
(Simultaneous recording)
¢
picture button again.
¢ Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:
– When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA] 
– [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
∫ About the recording quality setting
The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the 
[Motion Picture] menu.
Settings Size Frame rate Bit rate Aspect ratio
[FHD] 1920k1080
[HD] 1280k720 10 Mbps
[VGA] 640k480 4 Mbps 4:3
• When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA].
• The maximum continuous recordable time of a motion picture is 29 minutes and 59 seconds, 
which is equivalent to a file size of approximately 4 GB. 
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (With [FHD], the file size becomes larger, 
causing the recordable time to become shorter than 29 minutes and 59 seconds)
30p
20 Mbps
16:9
∫ About zooming while recording motion pictures
The Extended Optical Zoom and Intelligent Zoom cannot be used during the motion picture 
•
recording.
• If you use Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the angle of view may change 
drastically when you start or finish recording a motion picture.
Playback
[(] (Playback) button
• Use this to play back pictures.
Cursor buttons
• 2/1: to select the picture
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
• [ ]: to delete the displayed picture
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures 
and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun 
with the camera and use it more easily.
1 Press [MENU/SET]. 
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].
Menu Description of settings
[Rec]
[Motion Picture]
[Playback Mode]
[Playback]
[Setup]
[Wi-Fi]
The menu lets you set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of 
pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.
This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as 
recording quality. 
This menu lets you select the playback method. The options 
include slideshow playback. 
This menu lets you make changes to the pictures taken. For 
example, you can set protection for the pictures taken, or crop them. 
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone 
settings and other settings which make it easier for you to 
operate the camera. 
This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to 
Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function.
3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].
• It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.
(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)
4 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] repeatedly until the recording/playback screen is displayed.
• When recording images, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings 
being used on the camera due to the specifications.
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function
•
Set the date and time set tings in advance.
•
The camera is not capable of connecting to a wireless network via public wire less LAN.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Recording images 
remotely with a 
smartphone
Install the dedicated smartphone/tablet app “ Panasonic Image App”¢ on your 
smartphone/tablet.
• OS
App for Android
Search the Google PlayTM Store for “Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX ”, and install the app.
>
App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) 
> Search the App Store
• Use the latest version.
• Supported OSs are current as of January 2015 and are subject to change.
• Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate.
• The screen differs depending on the OS.
•
The screens and procedures described from this point on are those at the time when the model first 
became available for purchase. The screens and procedures may change with version updates.
• Some smartphones/tablets may not work correctly. 
For information on the “Image App ”, refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
¢ In this manual, the app is referred to as “Image App”.
• This owner’s manual refers to both smartphones and tablets as “smartphones” from this point 
on unless noted otherwise.
TM
: Android 2.3.3 or higher
SM
 for “Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX”, and install the app.
Playing back pictures 
in the camera
Saving images stored 
in the camera
When sending images to PC
Sending an image each 
time a recording is 
made
Sending selected 
images
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Using the QR code to set up a connection 
(If you are using an iOS device [iPhone
R
/iPod touchR/iPadR])
1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
• The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
2 Start “Image App” on your smartphone. 
3 Select [QR code], and then select [OK] . 
4
Using “ Image App”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera.
5 Install the profile.
• A message will be displayed on the browser.
•
If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone.
6 Press the home button to close the browser. 
7 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.
8 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera. 
9 Return to the home screen, and then start “Image App ”.
• Steps 2 through 6 are not required from the second time on.
Using the QR code to set up a connection 
(If you are using an Android device)
1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
• The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
Please set on your smartphone
Please scan the QR code using "Image App", 
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
SSID: 
Password:
Cancel
2 On the smartphone, start “ Image App”. 
3 Select [QR code]. 
4
Using “Image App”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera.
∫ Entering a password to set up a connection
1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
• The Password will be displayed on the camera screen.
Please set on your smartphone
Please scan the QR code using "Image App", 
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
SSID: 
Password:
Cancel
2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone. 
3
Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.
4 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
• If you are using an Android device, marking the box for 
password display will allow the device to display the 
password as you enter it.
5 On the smartphone, start “ Image App”.
Controlling the camera with the smartphone/tablet
∫ Recording images with the smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1 Connect to a smartphone. 
2 Select [ ] on the screen of “ Image App”.
• The recorded images are saved in the camera.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
∫ Playing back the camera’s images on the smartphone/tablet
1 Connect to a smartphone. 
2 Select [ ] on the screen of “ Image App”.
• You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the 
icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images 
stored in the camera, select [LUMIX].
3 Touch an image to enlarge it.
• Motion pictures cannot be played back.
∫ Saving the camera’s images in the smartphone/tablet
1 Connect to a smartphone. 
2 Select [ ] on the screen of “ Image App ”. 
3 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it.
Setting up a connection to a PC
Creating a destination folder for images
You can connect the camera to a PC via a wireless access point and send pictures and 
motion pictures recorded with the camera to the PC.
• Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 
32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. 
An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
(For Windows)
Supported OS: Windows Vista 
Example: Windows 7
R
/WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1
1 Select a destination folder, then right-click. 
2 Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
(For Mac)
Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9 
Example: OS X v10.8
1 Select a destination folder, then click the following items:
[File] > [Get Info]
2 Enable sharing of the folder.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
Sending images to the PC
You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC. 
The connection methods described in this manual are examples. For details on other 
connection methods, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
Preparations:
• If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also 
need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection].
1 Press [Wi-Fi] .
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection] , and then press [MENU/SET]. 
3 Press 3/4 to select the sending method.
Sending an image each time you record it ([Send 
Images While Recording]) 
Available file format: JPEG
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the 
Camera]) 
Available file format: JPEG/MP4
4 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. 
5 Select the connection method.
Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection
1 Press [MENU/SET]. 
2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)].
3 Press and hold the WPS button of the wireless 
(Example)
access point until it switches to WPS mode.
6 On the camera, perform the operation that matches your purpose.
[Send Images While Recording]
1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder. 
2 Take a picture with the camera.
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]
1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder. 
2 Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then select the images you want to send.
• When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter 
the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
• Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in 
those folders.
•
If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your PC.
• When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space 
(blank character), etc., it may not be recognized correctly. If a connection attempt fails, we 
recommend that you change the computer name (or NetBIOS name) to the one consisting of 
only alphanumeric characters, with a maximum of 15 characters.
Transferring images to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied)
1
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
2 Press 4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. 
3 Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.
• When the image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.
∫ Playback and editing on a PC
Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product.
• To play back or edit still pictures, use standard software.
• To play back motion pictures, use the following software:
QuickTime/iTunes, provided by Apple 
(Software supporting MP4 format is required.)
• If software is not installed on your PC, download it from the website of the software provider.
• For information on how to use software, contact the software provider.
Troubleshooting
If the problem is not resolved, 
The charging lamp blinks.
•
This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low.
>
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and 
the temperature of battery) is in a 10
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the monitor during recording.
• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It 
appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding 
areas, but this is not a malfunction. 
It is recorded in still pictures or motion pictures.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. 
Radio waves get disconnected. 
Wireless access point is not displayed.
(General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection)
• Try [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu.
• Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.
• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby? 
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away 
from the device.
• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start 
or the connection may be disrupted. 
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
• If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio waves may be adversely affected. 
In such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move the camera away from 
the metal surface.
(About a wireless access point)
• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.
• The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio 
wave condition.
– Move this unit closer to the wireless access point. 
– Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point. 
– Change the direction of this unit. 
– Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point. 
– Perform the [Manual Input].
•
It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point.
> Check the settings of the wireless access point. 
> When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast, the wireless 
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to start the connection or 
enable the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
• Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless 
access point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.)
• Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using 
the 5 GHz band? 
> The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is 
recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible.
It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone.
• It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the 
smartphone, but it is not a malfunction.
Transmission of the image fails midway.
• Is the size of the image too large?
> Reduce the size of the still picture, then transmit. 
> Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
Please refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for details.
it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu
o
C to 30oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5 V
Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording)
Camera effective 
pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels, 
Lens Optical 20k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 86.0 mm (35 mm film camera 
Image stabilizer Optical method 
Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/2.0 m (6.6 feet) (Tele) 
1.0 W (When playing back)
16,000,000 pixels
Primary color filter
equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) 
Wide: F3.3 to F8.0 
Tele: F6.4 to F8.0
to ¶
Macro/ 
Intelligent auto/ 
Motion picture
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above 
3 cm (0.098 feet) (Wide)/1.0 m (3.3 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ 
[5k to 8k is 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter 
Minimum Illumination Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th 
Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/
Metering mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot 
Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
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Microphone Monaural 
Speaker Monaural 
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 78 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Recording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on 
Motion pictures MP4
Audio compression 
format
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin) 
[HDMI] microHDMI Type D
Dimensions 
(excluding the 
projecting parts)
Mass (weight) Approx. 249 g/0.55 lb (with card and battery)
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH 
Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
of a second)
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
(Approx. 1,040,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
“Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding
AAC
Approx. 107.9 mm (W)k59.9 mm (H)k32.1 mm (D)
(W)
k2.36q
(H)
k1.26q
[4.25q
Approx. 223 g/0.49 lb (excluding card and battery)
(D)]
Wireless transmitter
Compliance standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency range used 
(central frequency)
Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPATM/WPA2 
Access method Infrastructure mode
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
TM
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 5 V, 800 mA
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCM13PP):
Information for your safety
Volta ge/capacity: 3.6 V/1250 mAh
This product incorporates the following software: 
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, 
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, 
(3) open source software
The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT 
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 
Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET] 
> [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [MENU/SET].
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• 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.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
• iPhoto, iTunes, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Google Inc.
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• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification mark 
of Wi-Fi Alliance
• “Wi-Fi
• “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are 
trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance
• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE 
INCORPORATED.
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 
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