Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5X, Lumix DMC-G5K, Lumix DMC-G5 Owner's Manual

PC

Basic Owner’s Manual

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

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K

DMC-G5

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

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

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information 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.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

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

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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.

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

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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.

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∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

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• 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

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

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• 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 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

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

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

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space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

Battery charger

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

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger 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.

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∫ Cautions for Use

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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

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

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

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

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

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

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disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

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

created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

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

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

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

-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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Contents

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

Care of the camera ...........................................................................................................6

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

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

Changing the Lens .........................................................................................................12

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 14

• Charging................................................................................................................... 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................................ 15

About the Card................................................................................................................ 16

• About cards that can be used with this unit.............................................................. 16

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)........................................................................................ 17

• Changing the Clock Setting......................................................................................17

Selecting the Recording Mode ......................................................................................18

Taking a Still picture....................................................................................................... 19

• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.....................................................19

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode).................... 20

Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ...............................................................21

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function.......................................................... 23

Recording Motion Picture ..............................................................................................24

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ..........................................24

Compensating the Exposure......................................................................................... 25

Using the function button .............................................................................................. 26

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)............ 27

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ...................... 28

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ........................................................................29

• Playing Back Pictures ..............................................................................................29

• Playing Back Motion Pictures...................................................................................29

Deleting Pictures ............................................................................................................30

Switching the display of the LCD Monitor....................................................................31

Setting the Menu............................................................................................................. 32

Setting the Quick Menu.................................................................................................. 33

Types of menus...............................................................................................................34

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).................................................................. 41

About the supplied software..........................................................................................42

• Installing supplied software ......................................................................................43

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

Digital Camera Accessory System................................................................................ 50

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................52

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Care of the camera

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

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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:

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

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand,
etc.

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around

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the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when

using it on a rainy day or at the beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera
body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or
damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Standard Accessories

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

Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)

(±: Included, —: Not included)

DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5

1 Interchangeable

¢1

Lens

±

(H-PS14042)±(H-FS014042)

—

2 Lens Hood — ± —

3 Lens Cap

4 Lens Rear Cap

±

±

5 Body Cap ±

¢2

¢2

¢3

±

±

±

¢2

¢2

¢3

—

—

±

6Battery Pack

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

7 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
8 USB Connection Cable
9 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

10 CD-ROM

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Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.

11 Shoulder Strap

¢3

¢1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.

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

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).

• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for

further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator/

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

8 [LVF/LCD] button/

[Fn3] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 E ye Cup
12 Eye sensor

When [LVF/LCD Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the

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[Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an
object is brought close to the viewfinder, the
display automatically switches to the viewfinder
display.

13 [Q.MENU] button
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button/

[Fn1] button
15 Rear dial
16 Touch screen/LCD monitor
17 Playback button
18 button/

[Fn2] button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 Cursor buttons

21 [DISP.] button

3/ISO button

1/WB (White Balance)

2/AF Mode button

4/[Drive Mode] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following

options.

Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer

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22 Focus distance reference mark

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24

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38

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41

23 Flash open lever
24 Stereo microphone

Be careful not to cover the microphone with

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

25 Hot shoe
26 Mode dial
27 Shutter button
28 Function lever
29 Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to

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hear.

30 Camera ON/OFF switch
31 Status indicator
32 Intelligent Auto button
33 Motion picture button
34 Tripod mount

A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

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

35 Card/Battery door
36 Release lever

37 Shoulder strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

38 [REMOTE] socket
39 [HDMI] socket
40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
41 DC coupler cover

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

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Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional)
are used.

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

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

pictures.

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

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

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∫ Lens

45321

H-PS14042 H-FS014042

1 Lens surface
2 Zoom lever
3Focus lever
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark
6 Focus ring
7 Zoom ring

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Touch screen

This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch screen.

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

When selecting features using the touch

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screen, be sure to touch the center of the
desired icon.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
screen.

This is used to move the AF area, operate
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.

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Changing the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

Attaching the lens

Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens, and the body cap from the

camera.

Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and
then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a

lens.

Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

While pressing on the lens release button B,
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and
then remove.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder

1

strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the

2

ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it
through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the

3

hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the shoulder

4

strap and then check that it will
not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

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Charging the Battery

90°

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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.

Charging

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

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• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying

1

attention to the direction of
the battery.

Connect the charger to the

2

electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 140 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging

time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a

long time may be longer than normal.

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction

1

of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BLC12PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery

2

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

Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert
it.
To remove the card, push the card until
it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

1: Close the card/battery door.

3

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Remarks

¢

with “Class 4” or

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC

memory cards.

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

1

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn

this unit on.

Touch [Clock Set].

2

OFF

ON

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/

3

Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].

• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously

touching [ ]/[ ].

• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

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Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting
display order/time display format.

Touch [Set] to set.

4

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

5

• When the clock setting is complete, the confirmation screen for the function lever setting

is displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each
time you touch [Don’t show this again].)

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu.

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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 3 and 4.

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