Panasonic DMCFZ70K User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual  
Digital Camera  
Model No.  
DMC-FZ70  
Please read these instructions carefully before using this  
product, and save this manual for future use.  
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.  
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,  
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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  
Product  
Digital camera  
Location  
Bottom  
Bottom  
Battery charger  
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FCC Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the 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-FZ70  
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490  
Support Contact Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
DMC-FZ70  
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About the battery pack  
CAUTION  
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
• Do not use the battery 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 (+ and −) 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 the batteries, please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
• Do not heat or expose to flame.  
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a  
long period of time with doors and windows closed.  
Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above  
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.  
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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 space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.  
Battery charger  
This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V.  
But  
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected  
to a 120V 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.  
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 mini cable” with the HDMI logo.  
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.  
“High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C-Type A plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)  
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: 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 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.  
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded  
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety .... 3 Using the rear dial................. 20  
Care of the camera.................. 8 Setting the menu ................... 21  
Standard accessories ............. 9 Reading the Owner’s Manual  
Names and Functions of  
Main Parts ..............................10 Keeping the pictures on  
Attaching the lens cap/ your PC...................................23  
(PDF format)...........................22  
shoulder strap........................12 Specifications........................25  
Charging the battery ............. 13 Digital Camera Accessory  
Inserting and removing the  
System....................................28  
card (optional)/the battery .... 14 Digital Camera Accessory  
Sequence of operations........ 15 Order Form.............................29  
Taking pictures with  
automatic settings  
Limited Warranty  
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode.......... 17 PUERTO RICO) ......................30  
Taking Pictures with  
different picture effects  
[Creative Control] Mode........ 19  
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Care of the camera  
Camera handling  
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or  
pressure.  
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which  
may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera  
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or  
prevent recording.  
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface  
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens, LCD monitor, or  
viewfinder  
When camera is not in use or when using the playback  
feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position,  
with lens cap on.  
There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will  
come from the camera, but these are due to the motion of  
the aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate  
a defect.  
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or  
waterproof.  
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust  
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the  
camera.  
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which  
present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter  
the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be  
especially careful because these conditions may damage the  
camera, and such damage may not be repairable.  
• In extremely dusty or sandy places  
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be  
exposed to water  
Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)  
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes  
of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the  
lens, LCD monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.  
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours  
before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature,  
the fogging will clear naturally.  
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Standard accessories  
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part  
numbers are as of July 2013. These may be subject to change.  
Battery pack  
DMW-BMB9PP  
USB connection  
cable  
• Charge the battery  
before use.  
K1HY08YY0031  
Battery pack is indicated as  
battery pack or battery in the text.  
Lens Cap/  
Lens Cap String  
VYQ8752  
Battery Charger  
DE-A83B  
CD-ROM  
VFF1231  
• Software:  
Use it to install  
the software on  
your PC.  
Battery charger is indicated as  
battery charger or charger in the  
text.  
• Owner’s Manual  
for advanced  
features  
Shoulder Strap  
VFC4453  
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are  
indicated as card in the text.  
Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in  
memory when you are not using a card.  
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.  
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera  
Accessory System”.  
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts  
department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining  
replacement parts.  
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.  
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.  
• A lens hood is not supplied with this unit.  
SILKYPIX Developer Studio is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.  
Download this software from the website and install it on your computer  
to use. (→24)  
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Names and Functions of Main Parts  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
13 14 15 16  
8
9 10 11 12  
17 18  
19 20  
24 25 26 27 28 29  
22  
23  
21  
30 31 32 33 34  
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1 Power lamp  
2 Camera [ON/OFF] switch  
3 Mode dial  
17 Hot shoe  
• Do not attach other than the  
external flash on the hot shoe.  
18 Stereo microphone  
4 Flash  
19 Motion picture button  
20 Zoom lever  
5 Speaker  
• Be careful not to cover the  
speaker with your finger. Doing  
so may make sound difficult to  
hear.  
21 LCD monitor  
22 [HDMI] socket  
23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  
24 [ ] (Flash open) button  
25 Diopter adjustment dial  
6 Lens barrel  
7 Lens  
8 Shoulder strap eyelet  
9 [FOCUS] button  
26 Viewfinder ([LVF])  
• In this manual, “viewfinder” is  
used to indicate the LVF.  
10  
[
] (Burst Mode) button  
27 [LVF] button  
11 Shutter button  
28 [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] button  
29 Rear dial  
12 Self-timer indicator/  
AF Assist Lamp  
13 Tripod mount  
30 [AF/AF /MF] button  
• Do not attach to a tripod with  
a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer  
screw. Doing so may damage  
this unit.  
31 [ ] (Playback) button  
• Use this to select the recording  
mode or playback mode.  
32 [DISP.] button  
14 Card/Battery door  
15 Release lever  
33 [  
(
Q.MENU)]  
(Delete/Cancel/Quick menu)  
button  
16 DC coupler cover  
• When using an AC adaptor,  
ensure that the Panasonic DC  
coupler (DMW-DCC6: optional)  
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP:  
optional) are used.  
34 Cursor button / [MENU/SET]  
button  
• In this manual, the button that is  
to be used is indicated by  
.
• Always use a genuine  
Panasonic AC adaptor  
(DMW-AC8PP: optional).  
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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap  
Attaching the Lens Cap  
• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to  
protect the surface of the lens.  
Pass the string through the hole on the camera  
Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap  
• Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it.  
Attach the lens cap  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to  
prevent it from dropping.  
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at  
the shoulder strap eyelet  
• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo  
is on the outside.  
Pass the shoulder strap through the  
stopper and fasten the shoulder strap  
Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.  
• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the  
camera being careful not to twist it.  
Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.  
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Charging the battery  
Use the dedicated charger and battery.  
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the  
battery before use.  
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is  
between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).  
Position the battery contacts to meet the charger, then insert  
the battery into the charger  
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.  
Plug the charger into the AC power  
Charging light ([CHARGE])  
On: Charging in progress  
(approx. 155 min. if fully depleted)  
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.  
The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The  
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot charge the battery of this unit using a USB connection cable.  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9PP.  
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/  
the battery  
• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.  
Slide the release lever to the  
[OPEN] position and open the  
card/battery door  
Battery:  
Being careful about the battery  
orientation, insert all the way  
and then check that it is locked  
by lever  
• Pull the lever in the direction of the  
arrow to remove the battery.  
Do not touch  
the terminals  
on the back of  
Card:  
the 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.  
Lever  
Close the card/battery door and  
slide the release lever to the  
[LOCK] position  
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9PP).  
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.  
We recommend using a Panasonic card.  
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Sequence of operations  
Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.  
Motion picture button  
Turn the camera on (  
)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.  
Set the date and time before using the camera.  
Set to the desired recording mode  
Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired  
mode.  
Shutter button  
Recording mode  
Take pictures with automatic settings.  
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value  
settings.  
Determine aperture, then record pictures.  
Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.  
Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures.  
Record motion picture with manual settings.  
Record pictures using pre-registered settings.  
Record panorama pictures.  
Take pictures using Scene modes.  
Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.  
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Sequence of operations  
Take pictures  
Taking still pictures  
(Shutter button)  
Recording motion pictures  
(Motion picture button)  
Press  
(Start recording)  
Press  
(End recording)  
Press halfway  
(press lightly and  
focus)  
Press fully  
(press the button all  
the way to record)  
Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be captured  
Capture a wider area  
(wide-angle)  
Enlarge the subject  
(telephoto)  
Viewing your Pictures  
Press the Playback button (  
)
Press  
to select a picture to be displayed  
• Ending Playback  
Press the Playback button ( ) or the motion picture button again, or press  
the shutter button halfway.  
Deleting Pictures  
Press [  
(
Q.MENU)] button to delete the displayed picture  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. When you select [Yes], the selected  
picture is deleted.  
About recording motion pictures  
You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes  
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates  
larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than  
29 minutes 59 seconds.)  
You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using  
the [VGA] setting.  
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Taking pictures with automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode  
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the  
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who  
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.  
Set to [  
] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)  
Take a picture  
Press halfway  
(press lightly and focus)  
Press fully  
(press the button all the  
way to record)  
Focus display  
(When focus is aligned: illuminated  
When focus is not aligned: flashing)  
AF area  
• The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection  
function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which  
is in focus.  
Defocusing the background  
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.  
Press the rear dial to display [  
]
Press  
or rotate the rear dial to adjust  
• Press [  
(
Q.MENU)] button to reset the setting  
to the default state (AUTO).  
To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the  
default state (AUTO).  
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to finalize the setting  
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Recording using [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode  
When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the  
brightness and coloring, in addition to the background defocusing, without  
compromising the user-friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.  
Press [MENU/SET] when in [Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Press to select [  
[MENU/SET]  
] and then press  
Adjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusing  
Press the rear dial to display the options  
Press  
to select the item  
[
[
[
]: Adjust the brightness.  
]: Adjust the background blur.  
]: Adjust the color balance.  
Press  
or rotate the rear dial to adjust  
• Press [  
(AUTO).  
(
Q.MENU)] button to reset the setting to the default state  
To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).  
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set  
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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] Mode  
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while  
confirming these effects on the LCD monitor.  
Set mode dial to [  
]
Preview screen  
Press to select an effect, and then  
press [MENU/SET]  
• A brief description of selected picture effect  
appears when you press [DISP.] button.  
Adjust the effect to fit your preferences  
Press the rear dial to display the options  
Press  
to select the item  
• The items that can be adjusted differ depending on the selected picture  
effect.  
[
[
[
]: Adjust the brightness.  
]: Adjust the background blur.  
]: Adjust the setting conditions of the selected effect, etc.  
Press  
or rotate the rear dial to adjust  
• Press [  
(AUTO).  
(
Q.MENU)] button to reset the setting to the default state  
To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).  
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set  
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Using the rear dial  
You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture  
value and shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the  
recording mode.  
Compensating the exposure  
Press the rear dial to set Exposure Compensation to a  
selected state  
Exposure  
Compensation value  
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure  
• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.  
• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.  
Setting the aperture value/the shutter speed  
Press the rear dial to select the items to  
set  
• Items that can be set will switch every time the  
rear dial is pressed.  
Program Shift (Recording mode:  
)
To adjust the setting, display the aperture value and shutter speed  
by pressing the shutter button halfway.  
Aperture Value (Recording mode:  
Shutter Speed (Recording mode:  
/
/
)
)
Rotate the rear dial to set  
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Setting the menu  
Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.  
Example: Setting [AF Mode] from  
to in the [Program AE] Mode  
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu  
Press  
to select [AF Mode] and then press  
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be  
displayed in a different way.  
Press  
to select  
and then press  
[MENU/SET] to set  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu  
Switching to other menus  
Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from  
[Rec] menu  
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu  
Press  
Press to select the [Setup] menu icon [  
Press  
]
• Select a menu item next and set it.  
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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)  
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.  
For Windows  
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the  
Owner’s Manual (supplied)  
Click the [Owner’s Manual]  
Select the desired language and  
then click [Owner’s Manual] to  
install  
To return to the install menu.  
Double-click the “Owner’s Manual”  
shortcut icon on the desktop  
When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later  
to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).  
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use  
with your OS from the following website.  
For Mac  
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual  
(supplied)  
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file  
with the desired language inside the folder  
Double click the PDF file to open it  
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Keeping the pictures on your PC  
Installing supplied software  
The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software.  
Install the software on your computer to use.  
For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Owner’s  
Manual for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software.  
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac.  
Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organized,  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO  
9.2 AE  
printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion  
pictures can be edited.  
• Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP  
You can edit motion pictures easily. This will only install a shortcut  
to the trial version download site.  
LoiLoScope (30-day  
full-trial version)  
For details about using LoiLoScope, please download and see the  
manual from the following site.  
• Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP  
Preparations:  
• Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each software.  
• Before inserting the CD-ROM (supplied), close all running applications.  
For Windows  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM with the supplied software  
• The installation menu runs.  
Click [Applications] on the install menu  
Click [Recommended Installation]  
• Continue the installation procedure following the instructions displayed on  
the screen.  
The software compatible with your PC will be installed.  
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Keeping the pictures on your PC  
Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio  
This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be  
saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc.  
Download procedure  
Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio from the following site and install it on  
your computer to use. (This software is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.)  
• Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP  
Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.8)  
• For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”  
or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website.  
To download the software, the unit must be connected to the Internet.  
It may take time to download the software in some communication  
environments.  
Copying still pictures and motion pictures  
Turn on the camera and a computer, and then connect the  
camera to the computer using the USB connection cable  
(supplied)  
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  
one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1:  
optional). Doing so may cause damage to this unit.  
• Check the plug direction and insert straight in. (If the cable is inserted in  
the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty  
operation)  
Press  
on the camera to select [PC], and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Copy the pictures to the computer  
For Windows  
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer.  
For Mac  
Copy the picture files in the “DCIM” folder to your computer  
(except AVCHD motion pictures).  
Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection  
cable (supplied)  
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Specifications  
Digital Camera: Information for your safety  
Power Source  
DC 8.4 V  
Power  
Consumption  
When recording with LCD Monitor: 1.6 W  
When recording with Viewfinder: 1.5 W  
When playing back with LCD Monitor: 1.0 W  
When playing back with Viewfinder: 0.7 W  
Camera effective  
pixels  
16,100,000 pixels  
Image sensor  
1/2.3″ MOS sensor,  
total pixel number 16,800,000 pixels  
Primary color filter  
Lens  
Optical 60 x zoom  
f=3.58 mm to 215 mm  
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 20 mm to 1200 mm)/  
Max. Wide: F2.8 to F8.0  
Max. Tele: F5.9 to F8.0  
Image Stabilizer  
Focus range  
AF  
Optical method  
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Max. Wide) /  
1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Max. Tele) to  
AF Macro / MF /  
1 cm (0.033 feet) (Max. Wide) /  
Intelligent Auto / 1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Max. Tele) to  
Motion picture  
Scene Mode  
The focus ranges listed above may vary depending on  
the selected Scene Mode.  
Shutter system  
Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter  
Minimum  
Illumination  
Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter  
speed is 1/30th of a second)  
Shutter speed  
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second  
[Starry Sky] Mode:  
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds  
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Specifications  
Exposure (AE)  
Program AE (P) / Aperture-Priority AE (A) /  
Shutter-Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M)  
Metering Mode  
LCD monitor  
[Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot]  
3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 460,800 dots)  
(field of view ratio about 100%)  
Viewfinder  
Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,600 dots)  
(field of view ratio about 100%)  
(with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter)  
Flash  
Built-in pop up flash  
Stereo  
Microphone  
Speaker  
Monaural  
Recording media  
Built-in Memory (Approx. 200 MB) /  
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /  
SDXC Memory Card  
Recording file  
format  
Still picture  
RAW / JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera  
File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard /  
DPOF corresponding) / MPO  
Motion pictures AVCHD / MP4  
Audio compression AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (2 ch)  
format  
MP4: AAC (2 ch)  
Interface  
Digital  
USB 2.0 (High Speed)  
NTSC Composite  
Analog video  
Audio  
Audio line output (Monaural)  
Terminal  
HDMI: MiniHDMI Type C  
AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 130.2 mm (W) x 97.0 mm (H) x 118.2 mm (D)  
[5.13″ (W) x 3.82″ (H) x 4.65″ (D)]  
(excluding the projection part)  
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Mass (Weight)  
With card and battery: Approx. 606 (1.34 lb)  
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 562 (1.24 lb)  
Operating  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
temperature  
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH  
Language select  
[ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL]  
Battery Charger  
(Panasonic DE-A83B): Information for your safety  
Input  
~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A  
8.4 V, 0.43 A  
Output  
Equipment mobility: Movable  
Battery pack (lithium-ion)  
(Panasonic DMW-BMB9PP): Information for your safety  
Voltage / capacity  
7.2 V / 895 mAh  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Digital Camera Accessory System  
Description  
Battery pack  
Accessory#  
DMW-BMB9  
DMW-DCC6  
DMW-AC8  
1
*
DC coupler  
AC adaptor  
Flash  
1
*
DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL360L,  
DMW-FL500  
MC protector  
DMW-LMCH55  
DMW-LNDH55  
DMW-LPL55  
DMW-AVC1  
DMW-USBC1  
DMW-LA8  
ND filter  
PL filter (Circular Type)  
AV Cable  
USB connection cable  
Lens adaptor  
2
*
DMW-LT55  
Tele Conversion Lens  
2
*
DMW-LC55  
Close-up Lens  
1
*
The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler  
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.  
The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.  
2
*
Product numbers are correct as of July 2013. These may be subject to  
change.  
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries.  
Consult your local dealer.  
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Digital Camera Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
Price Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
$6.95  
Shipping & Handling  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Total  
3. Method of payment (check one)  
American Express  
VISA  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Credit Card #  
Expiration Date  
Customer Signature  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
First  
Last  
Phone#:  
Day  
Night  
(
(
)
)
Street Address  
City  
State  
Zip  
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR  
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER  
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032  
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Limited Warranty  
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)  
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or  
workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the  
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which  
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either  
(a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or  
a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The  
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.  
Product or Part Name  
Digital Camera  
Parts  
Labor  
1 Year  
1 Year  
All included Accessories  
(Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries)  
90 Days  
10 Days  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the  
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty  
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and  
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and  
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to  
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.  
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Mail-In Service--Online or Telephone Repair Request  
Online Repair Request  
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at  
Telephone Repair Request  
You may contact us at : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in  
the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in  
a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at  
the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return  
address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A  
valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.  
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE  
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF  
OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND  
PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR  
OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or  
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic  
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred  
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the  
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,  
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,  
lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids,  
commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental  
use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or  
other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER  
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING  
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the  
servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or  
recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED  
WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so  
the exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during  
or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center.  
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s  
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your  
nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or  
make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web  
Site at:  
or, contact us via the web at:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for all Panasonic  
Products by visiting our Web Site at:  
Or, send your request by E-mail to:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)  
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)  
Panasonic National Parts Center  
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032  
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  
As of July 2013  
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• 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.  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of  
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation  
in the United States and/or other countries.  
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under  
license therefrom.  
• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware  
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of  
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.  
• Other names, company names, and product names  
mentioned in these instructions are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.  
-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.  
Panasonic Corporation of North America  
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490  
© Panasonic Corporation 2013  
Printed in China  

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