DMC-LX100: Basic Owner's Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX100
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
disc. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit:

USA : www.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
P PC SQT0359
M0914KZ0
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 Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
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.
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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 Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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-LX100
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
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.
DMC-LX100
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to
that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu
2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi]
3 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press
[MENU/SET]
Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies 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.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed
to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels
of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific
absorption ratio (SAR).
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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 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 °C (140 °F) 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 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.
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■ 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).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: 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)
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 (DMW-AC10PP: 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.
-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 .........3 Checking the effects of the aperture
value and shutter speed
Preparations ([Preview] Mode) .................................. 35
Registering a combination of settings
■ Before use ...................................10 to be used during recording
■ Standard accessories ................ 11 (Custom Set) ........................................ 36
■ Names and Functions of ■ Switching the display
Main Parts ...................................13 information on the recording
■ Preparations................................16 screen ..........................................37
Attaching the lens cap and ■ Viewing your pictures ................38
shoulder strap....................................... 16 ■ Deleting pictures ........................38
Charging the battery ............................. 17
Inserting and removing the battery/ Motion picture
the card (optional) ................................ 19
Formatting the card (initialization) ........ 20 ■ Recording motion pictures ........39
Recording capacity guidelines Setting the format, picture size and
(pictures/recording time)....................... 20 recording frame rate ............................. 40
Setting the clock ................................... 22 Viewing motion pictures........................ 41
■ Recording 4K motion pictures ...42
Basics Creating a high-resolution still
■ Setting the menu ........................23 picture from a 4K motion picture
[4K PHOTO] ......................................... 42
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu).......................... 24 Advanced Recording Functions
Assigning frequently used functions to
the buttons (Function buttons).............. 24 ■ Taking pictures using picture
■ Changing settings using the effects (Filter) .............................44
control ring..................................25 ■ Adjusting the White Balance .....44
Changing the settings assigned to the
control ring............................................ 26
■ Setting the picture quality and
size ...............................................45
■ Holding the camera ....................27 Changing the aspect ratio of the still
■ Recording pictures using the pictures ................................................. 45
Setting the picture size ......................... 45
viewfinder ....................................27
■ Taking pictures ...........................28 Setting the compression rate of
pictures ([Quality]) ................................ 46
■ Taking pictures with automatic ■ Taking pictures with
settings Auto Focus ..................................47
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ...............29
■ Taking pictures after setting
■ Taking close-up pictures
(Macro recording) .......................48
the aperture value and
shutter speed ..............................31 ■ Taking pictures with
Taking pictures after automatically Manual Focus..............................48
setting the aperture value and shutter ■ Taking pictures by locking
speed ([Program AE] Mode) ................. 32 the focus and/or exposure
Taking pictures by setting the aperture [AF/AE Lock] ...............................49
value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) ........... 33
Taking pictures by setting the shutter
■ Taking pictures with Exposure
speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) ............ 33 Compensation.............................50
Taking pictures by setting the ■ Setting the ISO Sensitivity .........50
aperture value and shutter speed
([Manual Exposure] Mode) ................... 34
■ Setting the metering mode ........51
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■ Setting the Shutter Type ............51 Others
■ Selecting a Drive Mode ..............52 ■ Viewing on TV screen ................72
Burst function ....................................... 53
Recording while exposure is changed ■ Storing recorded still
automatically [Auto Bracket] ................. 54 pictures and motion pictures
Automatically changing the aspect on your PC ..................................73
ratio while taking pictures About supplied software ....................... 73
[Aspect Bracket] ................................... 54 Installing supplied software .................. 74
Taking pictures with self-timer .............. 55 Copying still pictures and motion
Recording panorama pictures .............. 55 pictures ................................................. 75
■ Using Zoom .................................57 ■ List of monitor/viewfinder
■ Taking pictures using the flash displays .......................................76
(supplied) ....................................59 ■ Message displays .......................79
Attaching the flash ................................ 59 ■ Menu list ......................................81
Changing Flash Mode .......................... 60
■ Q&A Troubleshooting................88
Wi-Fi ■ Specifications .............................91
■ Wi-Fi® Function and ■ Digital Camera Accessory
NFC Function ..............................61 System .........................................94
■ Operating the camera by ■ Reading the Owner’s Manual
connecting it to a smartphone ...62 (PDF format) ................................95
Installing the smartphone/tablet app ■ Digital Camera Accessory
“Panasonic Image App” ........................ 62 Order Form
Connecting to a smartphone ................ 63 (For USA Customers) .................96
Taking pictures via a smartphone
(remote recording) ................................ 65
■ Limited Warranty
Playing back pictures in the camera
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .....................97
on a smartphone .................................. 66 ■ Limited Warranty
Saving pictures in the camera to the (ONLY FOR CANADA) ..............101
smartphone .......................................... 66
Sending pictures in the camera to
social networking services.................... 67
■ When sending images to
WEB service ................................68
Quickly sending pictures in the
camera to WEB services ..................... 68
■ Sending pictures to a PC with
the Wi-Fi function .......................69
■ About the symbols in the text

Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.
Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as
follows:
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
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Preparations
Before use
■ Camera handling
● Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
● 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.
● Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
■ Condensation (When the lens, the monitor or the 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, the monitor or the 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.
■ Caring for your camera
● Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-
DCC11: optional), 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 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.
● Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
● While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture
writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC
coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional).
● The data on 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.
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Preparations
Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of September 2014. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack DVD
DMW-BLG10PP SFM0038
• Charge the battery • Software:
before use. Use it to install the software on
Battery pack is indicated as your PC.
battery pack or battery in the text. • Owner’s Manual for advanced
features
Battery charger Hot shoe cover∗
DE-A99B VKF5259 (Black model)
SKF0043S (Silver model)
Battery charger is indicated as Flash
battery charger or charger in the VEK0V37Z1-A
text. (Black model)
VEK0V37Z1-B
(Silver model)
Shoulder strap Soft case
VFC5137 VFC5140
Keep the flash in the soft case
when not in use.
USB connection cable Lens cap∗
K1HY08YY0031 SXQ0155 (Black model)
SXQ0156 (Silver model)
Lens cap string

VFC4366
∗ Already attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
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Preparations
• Cards are optional.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
(For U.S.A. only)

• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support
for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
(For Canada only)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page
at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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Preparations
Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Self-timer indicator (→55) /
AF Assist Lamp
2 Control ring (→25)
3 Aspect ratio selector switch (→45)
4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→59)
• The hot shoe cover is already
attached to the hot shoe at the time
of purchase.
• Keep the hot shoe cover out
of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
5 Aperture ring (→31)
9 8 7 6 Focus selector switch (→47, 48)
7 Lens front ring
To attach the auto lens cap (optional)
(→94), remove the lens front ring.
8 Lens barrel
9 Lens (Filter diameter Φ43 mm)
(Top) 10 Stereo microphone

Be careful not to cover the microphone
10 11 12 13 14 with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.
11 Shutter speed dial (→31)
12 Shutter button
13 Zoom lever (→57)
14 [FILTER] button (→44)
15 Exposure compensation dial (→50)
17 16 15 16 [iA] button (→29)

17 Camera [ON/OFF] switch
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Preparations
(Bottom) 18 Speaker
Be careful not to cover the speaker
18 19 20 21 22 with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to hear.
19 Tripod mount
Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so
may damage this unit.
It may not be possible to attach certain
types of tripods properly.
20 DC coupler cover
• Open this cover to use an AC
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional) in place of the battery.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic
AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP:
optional).
• When using an AC adaptor
(DMW-AC10PP: optional), ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC
adaptor are used.
21 Release lever (→19)
23 24 25 26 27
22 Card/Battery door (→19)
23 Viewfinder (LVF) (→27)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to
indicate the LVF.
24 Eye Sensor (→27)
25 Diopter adjustment dial (→27)
26 [LVF] button (→27) /
[Fn3] button (→24)
27 Strap eyelet (→16)
28 28 Monitor
29 29 [HDMI] socket (→72)

30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→72, 75)
30
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Preparations
27 31 32 33 34 35 27 Strap eyelet (→16)

31 Wi-Fi® antenna
32 Wi-Fi connection lamp (→61)
38 33 [Wi-Fi] button (→61) /

[Fn2] button (→24)
34 Motion picture button (→39)
35 [AF/AE LOCK] button (→49)
36 NFC antenna (→64)
37 [Q.MENU] button (→24)
38 Playback button
36 37 39 41 40
39 [Fn1] button (→24) /
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (→38)
40 [DISP.] button (→37)
Each time this is pressed, the display
on the screen is switched.
41 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button (→23)
Cursor button
[ISO] button ( ) (→50)
[WB] (White Balance) button ( ) (→44)
[ ] (Drive Mode) button ( ) (→52)
Single, Burst, Auto Bracket, Aspect Bracket, Self-timer,
Panorama
[ ] (AF Mode) button ( ) (→47)
Control dial (→23)
● In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .
Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

When the [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to the function button, operation of
the [MENU/SET] button, cursor button, and control dial is disabled. For details,
refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
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Preparations
Preparations
Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures.
We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to
prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to
prevent the camera from being dropped.
1 Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to
the camera
Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the
lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.
2 Attach the lens cap

• To attach and remove the lens cap, press the
areas shown by arrows in the illustration.
3 Attach the shoulder strap
Shoulder strap
eyelet
• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.
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Preparations
Charging the battery

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
1 Attach the battery paying attention to the
direction of the battery
2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
• Battery temperature is too high or too low. We
recommend charging in a location where the
ambient temperature is between 10 °C and
30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with
a dry cloth.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

3 Detach the battery after charging is completed
Charging time Approx. 190 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case
when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs
depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases
when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been
used for a long period of time.
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Preparations
■ Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
Recording still pictures (When using monitor)
Number of recordable
Approx. 350 pictures (Approx. 300 pictures)
pictures
Recording time Approx. 175 min (Approx. 150 min)
• The values when the flash (supplied) is used are provided in parentheses.
Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)
[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]
[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/20M/30p] [4K/100M/30p]
Available
Approx. 125 min Approx. 135 min Approx. 90 min
recording time
Actual available
Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 45 min
recording time∗
∗ The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and
off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully
charged 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 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 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.
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Preparations
Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and
open the card/battery door
2 (Battery)
Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking
sound is heard, and check that the lever is
Release lever
hooked over the battery.
(Card)
Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.
Lever
3 Close the card/battery door and slide the release
lever to the [LOCK] position
Do not
touch the
terminal
■ To remove
• To remove battery: • To remove card:
Move lever in direction of arrow. Press the center of the card.
Lever
■ About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can
be used.
Type of Card Capacity
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparations
■ About the motion picture recording and speed class

According to the [Rec Format] (→40) and [Rec Quality] (→40) of a motion picture,
the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD
Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. Confirm the SD speed by checking the
card label or other card related materials.
[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All
Class 4 or higher
[MP4] FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3
• Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot
be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in
advance.
1 Set the menu (→23)
→ [Setup] → [Format]
• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is

executed.
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]
[Picture Size] 16 GB 64 GB
L (12.5M) 2200 8820
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Preparations
■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have
been recorded.
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 16 GB 64 GB
[FHD/28M/60p] 1h15m00s 5h00m00s
[FHD/17M/60i] 2h00m00s 8h15m00s
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] 16 GB 64 GB
[4K/100M/30p] 20m00s 1h20m00s
[FHD/28M/60p] 1h15m00s 5h00m00s
● If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded

continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway
through to protect the camera.
● [AVCHD] motion pictures:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes
and 59 seconds.
● Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes
and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.
• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will
stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds.
● Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes.
(You can continue recording without interruption even if the file exceeds
4 GB, but the motion picture file will be recorded and played back in
separate files.)
● The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the
screen.
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Preparations
Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1 Turn the camera on
2 Press [MENU/SET]
3 Press to select the items (year, month, day, : Home time

hour, minute), and press to set : Destination time
• To cancel → Press [ ] button.
To set the display order or time display format
• Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the
setting screen for display order and time display
format.
4 Press [MENU/SET]
• A confirmation screen is displayed.
Press [MENU/SET].
5 When [Please set the home area] is displayed,
press [MENU/SET]
6 Press to set your home area and press
[MENU/SET]
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Setting the menu

Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu
1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu
[Rec] You can perform settings for picture size and the
(→81) flash.
[Motion Picture] You can select the recording format and picture
(→83) quality and other settings.
[Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the
(→83) screen and button operations, can be set up
according to your preferences. Also, it is possible
to register the modified settings.
[Setup] You can perform settings that make usage more
(→86) convenient, such as the changing the clock
settings and beep volume. You can also perform
Wi-Fi function-related settings.
[Playback] You can specify picture protection, cropping, print
(→87) settings, and other settings for pictures you have
taken.
2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.
3 Press to select the setting and press Selected setting

[MENU/SET]
• Items can also be selected by turning the control
dial.
Settings
4 Press the [ ] button repeatedly until the recording or

playback screen reappears
• During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the
shutter button halfway.
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■ Switching menu type
Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu
1 Press
2 Press to select a menu switch icon [ ]
• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.
3 Press [MENU/SET]
• Select the menu item and perform the setting.
● The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.
● The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

You can easily call some of the menu items and set them.
• The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the
recording mode and settings during recording.
1 Press [Q.MENU] button to display the Quick menu
2 Turn the control dial to select the menu item, and

press or
• The menu item can also be selected by pressing
.
3 Turn the control dial to select the setting
• The setting can also be selected with .
4 Press [Q.MENU] button to close the Quick menu
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons)
You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons.

1 Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]
2 Press to select the function button you want to assign a function

to and press [MENU/SET]
3 Press to select the function you want to assign and press
[MENU/SET]
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Changing settings using the control ring

You can use the control ring to change the settings of the unit.
Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending
on recording modes.
Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Recording mode Setting

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Step Zoom (→58)
[Program AE] Mode Step Zoom (→58)
[Aperture-Priority] Mode Step Zoom (→58)
Shutter speed adjustment∗
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
(→33, 34)
[Manual Exposure] Mode Shutter speed adjustment∗ (→34)
∗ You can use the control ring to change the following settings values, which
cannot be set using the shutter speed dial.
• Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds (electronic shutter (→51))
• Slower speed than 1 second (mechanical shutter (→51))
• Setting in 1/3 EV steps
● The control ring is assigned to selecting the picture effect (Filter) when you
are recording a panorama picture. (→56)
● When Manual Focus is set, focus adjustment is assigned to the control ring.
(→48)
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Changing the settings assigned to the control ring

Changes the settings assigned to the control ring.
1 Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Control Ring]
2 Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

• [DEFLT] [Normal] • [Zoom] (→57)
• [Step Zoom] (→58) • [Sensitivity] (→50)
• [White Balance] (→44) • [Filter Select] (→44)
• [OFF] [Not Set]
● To return to the default setting, select [Normal].
● If you do not use the control ring, select [OFF] ([Not Set]).
● The assigned function setting applies to all the Recording Modes.
The function assigned to the control ring may not work in some combinations
of Recording Mode or settings used for recording (panorama picture
recording, Filter setting, etc.).
● When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is fixed to the function for adjusting
the focus. You cannot use the settings assigned using the [Control Ring]. (→48)
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Holding the camera

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping AF Assist Lamp
your arms close to your body while standing with your Microphone
feet slightly apart.
• Do not touch the lens.
• Do not block the microphone when recording motion
pictures.
• Do not block the AF Assist Lamp, or the flash when
you take a picture using it. Do not look at it from close
range.
• Make sure that the camera does not move at the Shoulder strap
moment the shutter button is pressed.
● We recommend using the supplied shoulder strap to avoid dropping the
camera.
Recording pictures using the viewfinder

■ Switching between the monitor and viewfinder
1 Press [LVF] button [LVF] button
• The display is switched as shown
below. Eye Sensor
Diopter adjustment dial

Automatic switching
between viewfinder Viewfinder display Monitor display
and monitor∗
∗ For automatic switching between the viewfinder and monitor, the eye
sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or
an object moves close to the viewfinder.
■ About diopter adjustment
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the
characters displayed in the viewfinder.
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Taking pictures
• Press the [ ] button ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single]).
1 Select the recording mode

• Each time you press the [iA] button, the recording mode will switch
between and / / / .
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (→29)
Take pictures with automatic settings.
[Program AE] Mode (→32)
Record pictures with the aperture value and shutter speed settings
automatically adjusted.
[Aperture-Priority] Mode (→33)
Determine aperture, then record pictures.
[Shutter-Priority] Mode (→33)
Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.
[Manual Exposure] Mode (→34)
Determine the aperture value and shutter speed respectively, and
then record pictures.
2 Adjust focus according to subject

Press
• The aperture value and shutter speed are
halfway
displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter
speed are shown in red and flashing, you do
not have the appropriate exposure, unless you
are using the flash.)
Focus display
(When focus is aligned:
AF area illuminated
(When focus is aligned: When focus is not aligned:
green) flashing)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
3 Take a picture
Press fully
● The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus

is not aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Focus range
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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Recording mode:
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the
camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
The camera optimizes the settings and the following functions are activated
automatically.
• Automatic Scene Detection / Backlight Compensation / [Face/Eye Detection] /
Auto White Balance / Intelligent ISO sensitivity control / [Red-Eye Removal] /
[i.Zoom] / [i.Resolution] / [Stabilizer] / [i.Dynamic] / [Long Shtr NR] /
[Quick AF] / [AF Assist Lamp]
1 Press [iA] button

The camera switches to [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
• When you press the [iA] button again, the recording
mode is switched to one that is set using the
aperture ring and shutter speed dial.
2 Point the camera at the subject

• When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the
icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and
then changes to the normal red indication.
• When you press and press the shutter button
halfway, AF Tracking is activated. (→47)
■ Automatic Scene Detection
When taking pictures
[i-Night
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro]
Portrait]∗1
[i-Night [i-Handheld
[i-Food] [i-Baby]∗3
Scenery] Night Shot]∗2
[i-Sunset] When scene does not correspond to any of the above
∗1 When the flash (supplied/optional) is used.
∗2 When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. (→30)
∗3 When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition)
under 3 years old are recognized.
When recording motion pictures
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above
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■ Flash
When the [ON/OFF] switch for the flash (supplied/optional) is set to [OFF],
the flash is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). When the [ON/OFF] switch is set to
[ON], the flash is set to [ ] (AUTO).
When the flash is turned on, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ]
(Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and
brightness.
■ Available menus
You can set only the following menus.
Menu Item
[Picture Size] / [Quality] / [AFS/AFF/AFC] / [Burst Rate] /
[Rec] [Self Timer] / [iHandheld Night Shot] / [iHDR] /
[Time Lapse Shot] / [Stop Motion Animation] / [Face Recog.]
[Motion
[Rec Format] / [Rec Quality] / [AFS/AFF/AFC]
Picture]
[Custom] [Silent Mode] / [Guide Line] / [Remaining Disp.]
[Setup] All menu items can be set.
Taking pictures using a handheld camera

([iHandheld Night Shot])
If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld,
[iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise
without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures.
→ [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]
● The flash is fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting.
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation

([iHDR])
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and
the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and
combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on
the screen.
→ [Rec] → [iHDR] → [ON] / [OFF]
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Taking pictures after setting the aperture

value and shutter speed
Recording mode:
You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial settings.
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording
environment.
You can also record pictures by applying picture effects. (→44)
1 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set your
preferred recording mode
Align
with the
indicator
Set the aperture ring where it

clicks.
Recording mode Aperture ring Shutter speed dial

[Program AE] Mode (→32) [A] (AUTO) [A] (AUTO)
Your preferred
[Aperture-Priority] Mode (→33) [A] (AUTO)
settings
Your preferred
[Shutter-Priority] Mode (→33) [A] (AUTO)
settings
Your preferred Your preferred
[Manual Exposure] Mode (→34)
settings settings
• In [Aperture-Priority] Mode, [Shutter-Priority] Mode, and [Manual Exposure]
Mode, the effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not
applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen,
use [Preview] Mode. (→35)
The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded.
Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen.
A faster shutter speed than the set shutter speed may be used when you
record a motion picture.
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Taking pictures after automatically setting the

aperture value and shutter speed ([Program AE] Mode)
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in
accordance with the brightness of a subject.
1 Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)
[Program AE] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [P].
3 Press the shutter button halfway
• If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red,
you do not have the correct exposure.
Exposure
meter
[ ] Program Shift
indication
4 While the numeric values are displayed in yellow (approximately
10 seconds), turn the control dial to change the values using Program
Shift
• To cancel Program Shift, either turn off the camera or turn the control dial
until the Program Shift indication turns off.
• To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the
compensation value. (→50)
Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display

→ [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]
● When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is displayed during
Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed operation.
● Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
● If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] button to switch the
display of the monitor.
● The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately
4 seconds.
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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value

([Aperture-Priority] Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and
the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background.
When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the
background can get blurry.
1 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)
2 Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value
[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode
icon changes to [A].
• To correct the exposure, use the exposure
compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.
(→50)
Exposure meter
Aperture value
Aperture values
Shutter speed set (seconds)
that can be set∗
60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used)
F1.7 - F16
1 - 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)
∗ You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed
([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording
a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is
shown.
1 Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter
speed
[Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode
icon changes to [S].
• To correct the exposure, use the exposure
compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.
(→50) Exposure meter
Shutter speed
Shutter speeds that can be set∗ (seconds) Aperture value set
60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used)
F1.7 - F16
∗ Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial
(→34)
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■ Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed
dial
• Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000-] or [1+]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed
• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps
You can set the shutter speed from the setting value of the shutter speed
dial in the range of ± 2/3 steps.
Example: To set the shutter speed to 1/400 seconds
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [500]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select [400]
● Check the shutter speed on the screen.
● For details on setting the shutter method, refer to (→51).
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and
shutter speed ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
The Manual Exposure Assist appears on the lower portion of the screen to
indicate the exposure.
1 Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value Exposure meter
2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter
speed
[Manual Exposure] Mode is set and the recording
mode icon changes to [M].
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Manual Exposure Assist
Aperture values
Shutter speeds that can be set∗2 (seconds)
that can be set∗1
T (Time),
F1.7 - F16 60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used)
∗1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.
∗2 You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending on the
aperture value.
Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial
(→34)
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About T (time)
When you set the shutter speed to T (time) and fully press the shutter button, the
shutter opens. (Approximately up to 120 seconds)
When you press the shutter button again, the shutter closes. Use this function
when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to
record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.
• You cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used.
• You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.
● When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), we
recommend using remote recording with a tripod or smartphone as a
remote shutter release (→65), in order to prevent jitter.
● When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the
pictures may have higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise,
we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the
[Rec] menu.
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter

speed ([Preview] Mode)
Recording mode:
1 Assign [Preview] to the function button (→24)
• The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn1]
button.
2 Press the [Fn1] button to switch the confirmation screen
• Every time you press the [Fn1] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording Effect of aperture Effect of shutter
screen value speed
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Registering a combination of settings to be used

during recording (Custom Set)
Recording mode:
You can register up to three combinations of your preferred menu settings.
■ Registering the custom set
Set your preferred menu settings such as [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture]
menu, and [Custom] menu
Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Cust.Set Mem.]
Use to select custom set (C1-C3) for registration and press

[MENU/SET]
executed.
■ Using the custom set
Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Utilize Custom Set feature]
Use to select custom set

Press [MENU/SET]
• The settings are switched to those settings you
selected for the custom set.
Using the function button to call up the custom settings

Setting the function button to [Utilize Custom Set feature] allows you to switch
quickly to your preferred settings by pressing the function button.
Assign [Utilize Custom Set feature] to your preferred function button using [Fn
Button Set] in the [Custom] menu (→24)
Press the function button to which [Utilize Custom Set feature] is assigned.
Use to select custom set and press [MENU/SET]
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Switching the display information on the

recording screen
1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display
• You can use [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom]
menu to select either [ ] (Monitor style display layout) or [ ] (Live
View Finder style display layout) for the display screen of the monitor and
viewfinder.
■[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)

Without
With information∗ information
With Without + +
information∗ information level gauge level gauge
Monitor
recording
information
Turned off screen
∗ When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is

displayed.
● If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer,
some of the information on the screen is turned off. To display the information
again, press the [DISP.] button.
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Viewing your pictures

1 Press the Playback button
2 Press or turn the control dial to select

the picture to be displayed
■ Ending Playback
Press the Playback button again or press the Motion picture button.
The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway.
■ Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”
● Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification
increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x.
■ Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”
● Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display
methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture
screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T
side to return.)
Sending pictures to the WEB services

If you press while a single picture is being displayed, you can send the picture
to the WEB service quickly. (→68)
Deleting pictures
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
1 Press [ ] button to delete displayed

picture
2 Use to select [Delete Single] and press

[MENU/SET]
• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and
press [MENU/SET].
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Recording motion pictures

You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD
standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K
motion picture in MP4. (→42)
Audio is recorded in stereo.
You can record motion pictures by manually setting the aperture value and
shutter speed. (→31)
The camera automatically sets the aperture value and shutter speed and
identifies the optimal scene to record motion pictures in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
(→29)
1 Press the motion picture button to start

recording
• Immediately release the motion picture button after
Recording state
pressing it.
indicator
• While you are recording motion pictures, the
recording status indicator (red) will flash.
• Do not block the microphones when recording
motion pictures.
• You can also use zoom while recording motion
pictures.
– The operating sounds of the zoom lever or
Elapsed
control ring may be recorded in some cases.
recording time
• If you press the shutter button down fully, you can
take still pictures while recording motion pictures. Remaining recording
time (approx.)
2 Press the motion picture button again to end recording

● If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button,
these settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed
significantly.
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Setting the format, picture size and recording frame

rate
Recording mode:
1 Set the menu
→ [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format]
2 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition
[AVCHD]
TVs.
This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a
[MP4]
computer and other such devices.
3 Use to select [Rec Quality] and press [MENU/SET]

4 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
• Exit the menu after it is executed.
When [AVCHD] is selected
Recording Bit rate
Item Picture size
frame rate (approx.)
[FHD/28M/60p]∗1 1920×1080 60p 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i] 1920×1080 60i 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p] 1920×1080 60i∗2 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p] 1920×1080 24p 24 Mbps
∗1 AVCHD Progressive
∗2 30 fps for the sensor output
When [MP4] is selected
Recording Bit rate
Item Picture size
frame rate (approx.)
[4K/100M/30p] 3840×2160 30p 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p] 3840×2160 24p 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920×1080 60p 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] 1920×1080 30p 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] 1280×720 30p 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p] 640×480 30p 4 Mbps
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Viewing motion pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4
formats.
1 Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) in

playback mode, and press to start playback
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the
screen.
• Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in
[AVCHD].
Motion picture recording time
Example: 29 minutes and 30 seconds: [29m30s]
Operations during motion picture playback

: Pause/play
: Stop
: Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind∗ (while paused)
: Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused)
Control dial (counterclockwise): Volume down
Control dial (clockwise): Volume up
[MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (while paused)
∗ Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] are rewound frame by frame
approximately every 0.5 seconds.
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Recording 4K motion pictures

Recording mode:
You can record high-resolution 4K motion pictures by setting [Rec Quality] to [4K].
• To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (→20)
• When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower than
motion pictures of other sizes.
■ To record 4K motion pictures
Select the recording mode (→28)
Set the [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4] (→40)
Set [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p] or
[4K/100M/24p] (→40)
Press the motion picture button to start recording
Press the motion picture button again to end recording
Creating a high-resolution still picture from a 4K

motion picture [4K PHOTO]
You can create a still picture with approximately 8 megapixel resolution from a
4K motion picture recorded by setting [4K PHOTO]. You can create a still picture
that captures a moment, similar to high-speed burst recording. This setting is not
available in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
Recording 4K motion pictures

1 Set the menu
→ [Motion Picture] → [4K PHOTO]
2 Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and
press [MENU/SET].
• The appropriate motion picture mode for capturing a still picture from a 4K
motion picture is selected and the motion picture can be recorded using
still picture quality.
• Since the camera puts higher priority on the focus of a still picture
captured from a 4K motion picture, focusing movement during motion
picture recording may be noticeable.
The camera will automatically perform the following setting items.
Menu Item
[Rec Format] [MP4]
[Rec Quality] [4K/100M/30p]
3 Press [ ] button to display the recording screen
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4 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set the recording mode
• We recommend setting [Shutter-Priority] Mode and setting the shutter
speed to 1/1000 seconds or higher to minimize subject blur. To record a
subject that is moving quickly, set the shutter speed to 1/2000 seconds or
higher.
5 Operate the aspect ratio selector switch to set the
aspect ratio for a motion picture
• The aspect ratio of a still picture captured from a 4K motion picture is the
same as the aspect ratio of the motion picture.
6 Press the motion picture button to start recording
• When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower
than motion pictures of other sizes.
Setting a marker
● When you press the [Fn2] button while recording, you can add a marker to
the motion picture.
● When you create still pictures from a motion picture, you can quickly move
to a marker position you want to capture as a still picture.
● You can add up to 40 markers in a single motion picture.
7 Press the motion picture button again to end recording
• Motion picture recording can also be started or finished by pressing the
shutter button.
Creating still pictures from a motion picture

1 Display the picture that you want to capture as
a still picture by pressing to pause a motion
picture being played back on the camera
• You can press to perform single-frame forward/
rewind operations.
• When you press the [Fn2] button and press , you can quickly move to
the marker position you set while recording the motion picture. (You can
perform the same operation even during motion picture playback.)
If you press the [Fn2] button again, you can perform single-frame forward/
rewind operations by pressing .
2 Press [MENU/SET]
• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].
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Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)
Recording mode:
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while
confirming these effects on the screen.
1 Press [FILTER] button
2 Press or turn the control dial to select

the picture effect (Filter)
3 Press [MENU/SET]
● The flash is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off).
Switching the display of a selection screen for applying picture

effects (Filter)
1 Press the [DISP.] button to switch the display
• Every time you press the [DISP.] button, the screen for which picture
effects are selected changes.
• When you switch the screen to the guide display, a description of the
picture effects appears.
Adjusting the White Balance

Recording mode:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color
of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white
which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1 Press [WB] button ( )

2 Turn the control dial to select the White Balance and press
[MENU/SET]
[AWB] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ]∗1 / [ ]∗2 / [ ]∗3 / [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]∗4 / [ ]∗5
∗1 Adjust to the color in the shade.
∗2 Adjust to the color under incandescent lights.
∗3 Adjust to the color that is optimal for taking pictures using the flash. The
[AWB] setting is applied when recording motion pictures.
∗4 Use the White Balance value that was set manually.
∗5 Use the preset color temperature setting.
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Setting the picture quality and size
Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures

Recording mode:
1 Switching the aspect ratio selector switch
[4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
[1:1] Aspect ratio of a square image
[16:9] Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc.
[3:2] Aspect ratio of standard film cameras
Setting the picture size

Recording mode:
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear
even when they are printed onto large sheets.
→ [Rec] → [Picture Size]
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1 16:9 3:2

[L] 12.5M [L] 10M [L] 11M [L] 12M
4112×3088 3088×3088 4480×2520 4272×2856
[ M] 6.5M [ M] 5M [ M] 8M [ M] 6.5M
[Picture Size]
2976×2232 2240×2240 3840×2160 3120×2080
[ S] 3M [ S] 2.5M [ S] 2M [ S] 3M
2048×1536 1536×1536 1920×1080 2112×1408
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Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])

Recording mode:
Set the compression rate used for storing pictures.
→ [Rec] → [Quality]
Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file

[ ]
format.
Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality.
[ ] This setting is useful when you want to increase the number of
recordable pictures without changing the number of pixels.
[ ] Saves pictures in JPEG file format in addition to the RAW file
[ ] format.∗1
[ ] Saves pictures in the RAW file format.∗2
∗ If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG file is also
1
deleted.
∗2 The picture size is fixed to the maximum recordable pixels for each image
aspect ratio ([L]).
About RAW file

In RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the
camera. This format delivers a higher picture quality than the JPEG format,
but the amount of data is greater. To play back and edit RAW file pictures, you
must use this unit or dedicated software. You can perform advanced editing of
RAW file pictures, such as correcting the White Balance of pictures recorded
previously, and save the pictures in file formats that can be displayed on a PC.
• You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the
[Playback] menu. For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)”.
• To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the supplied DVD
software (Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”).
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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Recording mode:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the
subjects to be selected.
1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] or [ ]
Align with the

indicator.
Switching [AF Mode]

1 Press [ ] button ( )
2 Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]
(Face/Eye The camera automatically detects the faces and
Detection) eyes of subjects.
You can adjust the focus and exposure of a
specific subject. The camera will continue to
(AF Tracking)
adjust focus and exposure even if the subject
moves.
Focuses on the subject in the wide range
(49-area-focusing) area (up to 49-area-focusing) on the recording
screen.
You can set the preferred shape of an AF area
(Custom
, etc. by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on
Multi)
the subject.
Focuses on AF area in center of picture.
(1-area-focusing)
(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)
(Pinpoint- Enables more precise focusing on a smaller
focusing) point than [ ] (1-area-focusing).
• If you press when [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, the AF area

setting screen appears. For details on operation of the AF area setting
screen, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
Recording mode:
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] (AF Macro) enables you
to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to
3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide).
1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ]

• Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.
(→57)
Align with the

indicator.
Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Recording mode:
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or
when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ]
3 Press to determine the area to be

Align with the
enlarged, and press [MENU/SET]
indicator.
• The screen changes to the assist screen and an enlarged
display appears. (MF Assist)
• If you press [DISP.] button, the area to be enlarged will be reset to the
center.
4 Turn the control ring to adjust focus MF Assist

(Enlarged screen)
Turning the control ring to the right:
Peaking
Focusing on a nearby subject
Turning the control ring to the left:
Focusing on a distant subject
• Color is added to the portions of the image that
are in focus. (Peaking)
• You can confirm the direction of focus adjustment
toward the close distance side or far distance
side. (MF Guide) MF Guide
Indicator for (infinity)
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■ Displaying the MF Assist
• Turn the control ring to display MF Assist.
• You can also display MF Assist by pressing to display the setting screen,
pressing the cursor button to set the position to be enlarged, and then
pressing [MENU/SET].
■ Closing the MF Assist
• To exit MF Assist, press the shutter button halfway.
• You can also exit MF Assist by pressing [MENU/SET].
• When you display MF Assist by turning the control ring, MF Assist is
automatically ended approximately 10 seconds after you finish the
operation.
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/

or exposure [AF/AE Lock]
Recording mode:
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much
contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or
when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF
area (AF Lock).
1 Point the camera at the subject

2 Lock the focus and/or exposure while you
press and hold the [AF/AE LOCK] button
• When you release the [AF/AE LOCK] button, the focus and/or exposure
lock is canceled.
• Only the exposure is locked at the time of purchase.
3 While you press and hold the [AF/AE LOCK] button, move
the camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully
press the shutter button
• When [AE LOCK] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then
press it fully.
Setting the function of the [AF/AE LOCK] button

→ [Custom] → [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Locks exposure only.

[AF LOCK] Locks focus only.
[AF/AE LOCK] Locks focus and exposure.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is activated.
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Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation
Recording mode:
Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark
or too bright.
1 Turn the exposure compensation dial to

select the compensation value
Under- Optimum
Over-exposed
exposed exposure
Adjust the exposure to Adjust the exposure to

the [+] direction the [-] direction
Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Recording mode:
Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
1 Press [ISO] button ( )
2 Turn the control dial to select ISO Sensitivity and press

[MENU/SET]
ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to
AUTO
3200∗1 depending on the brightness of a subject.
ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to
3200∗1 depending on the movement and brightness of
(Intelligent ISO) a subject.
100∗2/200/400/800/ ISO Sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.
1600/3200/6400/ • When [ISO Increments] is set to [1/3EV], more ISO
12800/25600 Sensitivity settings can be selected.
∗1 When [ISO Limit Set] in the [Rec] menu is set to other than [OFF], the ISO
Sensitivity is automatically set in the range up to the [ISO Limit Set] setting
value.
∗2 Only when [Extended ISO] is [ON].
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Setting the metering mode

Recording mode:
→ [Rec] → [Metering Mode]
Brightness
[Metering Mode] Conditions
measurement position
Normal usage
Whole screen
(Multiple) (produces balanced pictures)
Center and surrounding
Subject in center
(Center weighted) area
Great difference between
Center of [+] brightness of subject and
(Spot) (spot metering target) background (e.g. person in
spotlight on stage, backlighting)
Setting the Shutter Type

Recording mode:
Mechanical shutter Electronic shutter
Starts the exposure electronically and ends Starts and ends the
Description
the exposure using the mechanical shutter. exposure electronically.
Flash ○ –
Shutter Speed
60 - 1/4000 1∗1 - 1/16000
(seconds)
Mechanical shutter sound∗2
Electronic shutter
Shutter sound +
sound
Electronic shutter sound
∗ You can set ISO Sensitivity up to [ISO 3200]. When ISO Sensitivity is higher
1
than [ISO 3200], the shutter speed will be faster than 1 second.
∗2 You cannot turn off the mechanical shutter sound.
1 Set the menu
→ [Rec] → [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] / [MSHTR] / [ESHTR]

● When you take a picture under a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture using
the electronic shutter, the recorded picture may have horizontal stripes. If
you use a slower shutter speed, the horizontal stripes may be reduced.
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Selecting a Drive Mode

You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter
button.
2 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET]
When the shutter button is pressed, only one
[Single]
picture is recorded.
The pictures are recorded in succession while
[Burst] (→53)
the shutter button is pressed.
Each time the shutter button is pressed, the
[Auto Bracket]∗ pictures are recorded with different exposure
(→54) settings based on the Exposure Compensation
range.
When the shutter button is pressed, 4 pictures
[Aspect Bracket]∗
with 4 different aspect ratios are automatically
(→54)
recorded.
When the shutter button is pressed, recording
[Self Timer] (→55)
takes place after the set time has elapsed.
The pictures are recorded in succession while
you press the shutter button and move the
[Panorama
camera horizontally or vertically, and then the
Shot]∗ (→55)
camera combines the pictures into a single
panorama picture.
∗ Cannot be set when using [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
• The icons in the above table are just examples.
• To cancel drive mode, select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ]. The recording is
switched to “Single”.
• When you press , you can change the settings of each drive mode.
Note, however, that you cannot change the settings of [Single] and
[Aspect Bracket].
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Burst function
Recording mode:
The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
• Pictures that are taken while the [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] are recorded
together as a single burst group.
2 Press to select the burst icon ([ ], etc.) and press
3 Press to select the burst speed and press [MENU/SET]
[SH]
[H] [M] [L]
(Super
(High (Middle (Low
high
speed) speed) speed)
speed)∗
Speed [AFS] 40 11 7 2
(pictures/
sec.) [AFF]/[AFC] ― 6.5 6.5 2
Live View during burst
None None Available Available
recording
With
― 20 20 20
No. of RAW files
pictures Without
60 Depends on the capacity of the card
RAW files
∗ The electronic shutter will be activated.
4 Focus on the subject and take a picture
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
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Recording while exposure is changed automatically

[Auto Bracket]
Recording mode:
Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made of up to 7 pictures
with different exposure settings based on the Exposure Compensation range.
Example of Auto Bracket recording when [Step] is set to [3·1/3] and
[Sequence] is set to [0/–/+]
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
±0 EV –1/3 EV +1/3 EV
2 Press to select the Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.) and press
3 Press to select the compensation range and press [MENU/SET]
• If you press and hold the shutter button, a burst of pictures can be
recorded.
Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking

pictures [Aspect Bracket]
Recording mode:
When you press the shutter button once, the camera automatically takes four
pictures with four types of aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1). (The shutter
sounds only once.)
2 Press to select the aspect bracket icon ([ ])
and press [MENU/SET]
The range that can

be recorded for
each aspect ratio is
displayed.
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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when
pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
2 Press to select the self-timer icon ([ ], etc.) and press
3 Press to select the self-timer operation setting and press
[MENU/SET]
The shutter is activated after 10 seconds.
The shutter is activated after 10 seconds and three pictures are
taken at intervals of approximately 2 seconds.
The shutter is activated after 2 seconds.
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then

press it fully to start recording
• The focus and exposure are fixed when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
• After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording will
start.
Recording panorama pictures

Recording mode:
You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the
direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures
taken during that time.
2 Press to select the panorama icon ([ ], etc.) and press
3 Press to select the recording direction and then press
[MENU/SET]
[ ] (Left → Right) / [ ] (Right → Left) / [ ] (Down → Up) /
[ ] (Up → Down)
• You can also select the recording direction using [Panorama Direction] in
the [Rec] menu.
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Applying a picture effect (Filter)

Press the [FILTER] button to select a picture effect
(→44)
Recording direction Picture effects
• [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect], and
[Sunshine] are not available.
Press [MENU/SET]
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus

5 Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular
motion to the recording direction to start recording
Taking pictures from left to right
Recording direction and progress status

(approximate)
6 Press the shutter button fully again to end recording
• You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking
pictures.
• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the
guide.
● Since the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically controlled during
panorama picture recording, settings made by the aperture ring or shutter
speed dial are disabled.
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Using Zoom
Recording mode:
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.
Zoom lever Control ring
Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring∗
T side: Telephoto, Enlarge the Clockwise:

subject Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
W side: Wide-angle, Capture a wider Counterclockwise:
area Wide-angle, Capture a wider area
∗ You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control
ring. (→26)
The illustration is an example of when using

Optical Zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] in
[Program AE] Mode.
Focus range Optical Zoom range

i.Zoom range Digital Zoom range
Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film
camera)
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Optical Zoom
You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 3.1x
Extended optical zoom

This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture
Size] (→45). Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom
ratio than Optical Zoom, without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 6.2x (Including the optical zoom ratio. This
maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture size.)
[i.Zoom]
Recording mode:
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the
zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration
of picture quality.
→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
[Digital Zoom]
Recording mode:
Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. Note that, with Digital
Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
● When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only
increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.
[Step Zoom]
Recording mode:
You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view
(picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a
35 mm film camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom
ratio as easily as changing the camera lens.
■ Using the zoom lever for [Step Zoom]
You can use the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] by setting [Zoom lever] to [Step
Zoom] in the [Custom] menu.
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Taking pictures using the flash (supplied)

Recording mode:
This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied).
Attaching the flash

The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
Attach the flash to the hot shoe after removing the hot shoe cover.
Removing the hot shoe cover

• Make sure that the Camera [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF].
1 Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the
direction indicated by arrow while pressing it in
the direction indicated by arrow
• Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the
hot shoe is not in use.
• Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it
so that you do not lose it. (→11)
Attaching the flash

1 Turn off the flash Hot shoe
2 Firmly insert the flash into the hot shoe of this unit
until it clicks
• Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] and turn
on the flash when you take a picture.
● Do not carry the camera holding by the flash when the
flash is mounted on the camera.
Lock release button

Flash [ON/OFF] switch
■ Removing the flash
Turn off the camera and the flash
Press and hold the lock release button and pull the flash in the direction
indicated by the arrow to detach the flash
• When detaching the flash, do so slowly and carefully.
• Attach the hot shoe cover to the hot shoe of the camera.
• Store the detached flash in its soft case.
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About [Forced Flash Off] ([ ])

[ ] (Forced Flash Off) will appear on the recording screen and the flash will not
fire in the following cases.
Communication light emission with a wireless flash is also disabled.
• When the flash is not attached to the camera
• When the flash [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF] even if the flash is attached
• When the flash cannot be used to take pictures, for example, when recording
motion pictures
Changing Flash Mode

Recording mode:
1 Set the menu
→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
2 Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

Always takes pictures using the flash.
: [Forced Flash On] • Ideal for taking pictures with a
backlight or when a subject is
: [Forced On/Red-Eye]∗ located under bright lighting such as
a fluorescent light.
Takes brighter pictures such as pictures
of subjects against a nightscape by
: [Slow Sync.]
decreasing the shutter speed when firing
a flash.
: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗
• Ideal for taking pictures of people
against a nightscape.
Always takes pictures without flash under
all recording conditions.
: [Forced Flash Off]
• Ideal for taking pictures where the
use of flash is prohibited.
∗ This is available only when [Wireless] in the [Flash] is set to [OFF] and
[Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash.
Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
• The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is
affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the
subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some
cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.
● [Flash] settings cannot be performed unless flash is attached properly. (→59)
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function

■ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp
Wi-Fi connection lamp
Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi function
is ON [Wi-Fi] button
Blinking blue: When sending data
■ About the [Wi-Fi] button

You can operate the [Wi-Fi]/[Fn2] button in two ways, using it either as
the [Wi-Fi] button or as a function button [Fn2].
It is set to [Wi-Fi] at the time of purchase. (→24)
• Before a Wi-Fi connection is established, press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button
to display the information (QR Code, SSID, password) you will need to
connect the smartphone/tablet directly to the camera.
– After the second time, the screen for the previously used connection
method will appear.
– The same screen can be displayed by selecting items from the menu as
follows.
→ [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View]
• Before a Wi-Fi connection is established, press the [Wi-Fi] button to perform

the following operations.
[New Connection] (This manual provides
information on the process when
[Select a destination from History] [New Connection] is selected.)
[Select a destination from Favorite]
• Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection enables the following
operation.
[Terminate the Connection] ∗1 This item will not be displayed if
you press to send pictures to
[Change the Destination]∗1 WEB services while the pictures are
[Change Settings for Sending displayed (→68).
Images]∗2 ∗2 This item will not be displayed if the
[Register the Current Destination destination for [Remote Shooting &
to Favorite]∗1 View], [Playback on TV] or [Send
Images Stored in the Camera] is set
[Network Address] to [Printer].
● We strongly recommend that you enable encryption in the settings of your
wireless access point to ensure information security.
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Wi-Fi
● When downloading the app or sending images on a mobile network, high

packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your
contract.
• Hereafter, this manual uses the term “smartphone” for both smartphones and
tablets unless it is necessary to distinguish between them.
Operating the camera by connecting it to

a smartphone
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic
Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your
smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX.
• Supported OS
Android™: Android 2.3.3 or later∗1
iOS: iOS 6.0 or later∗2
∗1 To connect this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct], Android OS 4.0 or above is required
and the device must be compatible with Wi-Fi Direct™.
∗2 iPhone 3GS is not supported.
1 Connect the smartphone to a network
2 (Android) Select “Google PlayTM Store”
(iOS) Select “App StoreSM”
3 Enter “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX” to search for the app
4 Select “Panasonic Image App” and install it
• Use the latest version.

• Supported OS versions as of September 2014. Supported OS versions
may be changed without prior notice.
• Some of the screens and information provided in this document may
be different depending on the supported operating system and “Image
App” version.
• The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type
of smartphone being used.
• For details about the operating procedure, etc., refer to [Help] in the
“Image App” menu.
• For the latest information on the “Image App”, refer to the support site
below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
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Wi-Fi
Connecting to a smartphone
If you are using an iOS If you are using an Android device
device
(iPhone, iPod touch,
iPad) Is your device equipped with an NFC function?
Yes No
Use a QR code to make Use the NFC function Read a QR code to

settings easily (→63) to connect (→64) connect (→64)
● You can also connect by manually entering the password. (→64, 65)
If you are using an iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad)
■ When reading a QR Code to connect
(Steps to are not necessary when reconnecting.)
(On the camera)
Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button
(On your smartphone)
Start “Image App”
Select [QR Code] → [OK]
Read the QR Code displayed on this unit with “Image App”
(When you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code is displayed in
an enlarged size.)
Install the IMAGE APP profile
Select [Install]∗, then select [Install Now]∗ → [Done]∗.
• The message is displayed in the Web browser.
• If a passcode is required to unlock the smartphone,
you will have to input the passcode.
Press the home button to close the Web browser

Select [Wi-Fi]∗ under [Settings]∗ on the smartphone
Turn on [Wi-Fi]∗ and select the SSID displayed on this unit

Return to the home screen and start “Image App”
∗ The display may differ depending on the system language setting.
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Wi-Fi
■ When connecting with SSID and password
(On the camera)
Select [Wi-Fi]∗ under [Settings]∗ on the smartphone
Turn on [Wi-Fi]∗ and select the SSID displayed on this unit
Enter the password displayed on this unit (First time connecting only)
Return to the home screen and start “Image App”
∗ The display may differ depending on the system language setting.
If you are using an Android device
■ Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function
• This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3
or above). (Not available in certain models)
Start “Image App” on your smartphone
While the [ ] is displayed on the
connection screen of the “Image App”, hold
the smartphone close to the camera
Use to select [Yes] and press
[MENU/SET]
Hold the smartphone close to this area of
the unit again
• From the next time and on, you can connect by performing steps and
.
• See the operating instructions of your NFC-compatible smartphone for
more information about smartphone operation and settings.
■ When reading a QR Code to connect

(On the camera)
Select [QR Code]
Read the QR Code displayed on this unit with “Image App”
(When you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code is displayed in
an enlarged size.)
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Wi-Fi
■ When connecting with SSID and password
(On the camera)
Select [Wi-Fi]
Select the SSID displayed on this unit
Enter the password displayed on this unit (First time connecting only)
• If you check the item to display the password, you can confirm the
password as you enter it.
Closing the connection

(On the camera)
Press [Wi-Fi] button
(On the recording standby screen, you can also close the connection by
pressing → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes].)
Select [Terminate the Connection]
• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].
Close “Image App”
<Using an iOS device>
From the “Image App” screen, press the home button on the smartphone to
close the app
<Using an Android device>
From the “Image App” screen, press the back button on the smartphone twice
to close the app
Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording)

1 Connect to a smartphone (→63)
2 Select [ ] from “Image App”
3 Take pictures
• The recorded images are saved in the camera.
• When using zoom, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends.
Make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means.
• Some settings are not available.
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Wi-Fi
Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone

Switch the
• The images captured by the camera are displayed on location of
the smartphone. the pictures
• You can switch a picture to be displayed using the icon to be
at the top left on the screen. Select [LUMIX] to display a displayed
picture saved in the camera.
• When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger
size.
Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone

3 Press and hold the picture and drag it to save it on the
smartphone
• The picture is saved on the smartphone.
• Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and
right as you wish.
Not available in the following case:

● You cannot save still pictures in RAW format, AVCHD motion pictures, or
MP4 motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [4K].
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■ Easily transferring pictures in the camera using the NFC function
This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3
or above). (Not available in certain models)
You can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily
transfer over Wi-Fi the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone
close to the camera.
Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON]
→ [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Touch Sharing]
→ [ON]
On the camera, play back the picture you wish to transfer to a smartphone
Start “Image App” on the smartphone you are transferring the picture to
While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the “Image App”,
hold the smartphone close to the camera
• It will be transferred to the smartphone.
• If you are transferring multiple pictures, repeat steps and . (Multiple
pictures cannot be transferred in one batch.)
Sending pictures in the camera to social networking

services
3 Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to the
social networking service, etc.
• The picture will be sent to the social networking service
or other WEB services.
• Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and
right as you wish.
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When sending images to WEB service

Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social
networking services, etc.
LUMIX CLUB WEB services
Wireless access point
When sending images to WEB services, the WEB service being used must be
registered on the WEB service link settings with the “LUMIX CLUB”.
■ Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
Login by entering the login ID and password already registered with your
device.
→ [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] →
[Set/Add Account] → [New account]
Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB

services
1 Display the picture (→38)
2 Use to select [Yes] after pressing
(When a group picture is being displayed, select
[Upload(Wi-Fi)] → [Yes])
• The camera is connected to the previously used
wireless access point and the pictures are sent to
the WEB service.∗
∗ When no connection history is available for the wireless access point,
proceed to the connection method selection screen. Select the connection
method and connect the camera to a wireless access point.
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Performing the operation for the first time

After you select [Yes] in step 2 (→68), the WEB service selection screen appears.
1 Use to select WEB services and press [MENU/SET]
2 Check the setting on the confirmation screen for the transmission
setting and press [MENU/SET]
• To change the transmission setting for the picture, press the [DISP.]
button.
• After the second time, the pictures are sent using the same WEB service
and the same picture transmission settings as before.
● For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
Sending pictures to a PC with the Wi-Fi

function
Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC.
■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent
JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD∗
[Send Images While
○ ○ × ×
Recording] (→70)
[Send Images Stored in
○ ○ ○ ○
the Camera] (→70)
∗ Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent in file sizes of up to 4 GB.
Files larger than 4 GB cannot be sent.
Preparations
• Turn the computer on.
• Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to
the PC.
• If the standard settings are changed for the workgroup on the connected
PC, you must change settings in [PC Connection] on this unit.
To create a folder that receives images

• 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.
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■ When using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the PC (→74)
• “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.
Create a folder that receives images with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
• To create the folder automatically, select [Auto-create]. To specify a
folder, create a new folder, or set a password to the folder, select [Create
manually].
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
(PDF).
■ When not using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
(For Windows) Supported OS:
Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Example: Windows 7
Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then right-click
Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the
operating system.
(For Mac) Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9
Example: OS X v10.8
Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then click on the items in the
following order ([File] → [Get Info])
Enable sharing of the folder
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the
operating system.
Sending pictures to a PC
1 Set the menu
→ [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] /
[Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [PC]
2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect

[Via Network]: Connects through a wireless access point.
[Direct]: Your equipment connects directly to the camera.
(Example) Connecting this unit to a wireless access point using [WPS (Push-
Button)] in the [Via Network] menu
Connect your PC to a wireless access point
Connect this unit to a wireless access point
Use on this unit to select [Via Network] → [WPS (Push-Button)]
Hold down the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS
Mode
• For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
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3 Select the PC you want to connect to

• If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input],
then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name).
4 Select the folder you want to send to
• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the
transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/
SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
5 Perform the camera operation (specific to your purpose)
■ [Send Images While Recording]
Take still pictures
• To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→61)
You cannot change the settings while sending still pictures. Wait until
sending is complete.
(You can also close the connection by pressing → [Setup]
→ [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes].)
■ [Send Images Stored in the Camera]
Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select] to select the picture that you
want to send
executed.
• To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
• To close the connection, select [Exit].
● 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.
● If the computer name (for Mac, the NetBIOS name) contains spaces, etc., the
name may not be properly recognized. If you cannot connect, we recommend
changing the computer name (for Mac, the NetBIOS name) to a combination
of 15 or less alphanumeric characters only.
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Viewing on TV screen
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV
with the HDMI micro cable or AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Preparation
Turn off both camera and TV.
1 Connect camera to TV
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the
wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
■ To connect with an HDMI micro cable
Align the marks, To HDMI video/audio
and insert. input socket
[HDMI] socket
HDMI micro cable

• 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)
• To play back 24p motion pictures, set [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO].
Otherwise, the picture is not output at 24 frames per second.
• Audio output is stereo.
■ To connect with an AV cable (optional)
Align the marks,
and insert.
Yellow: To video socket
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
socket
AV cable White: To audio socket∗

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV ∗ Monaural audio output.
cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV input source to match the

connection socket
3 Turn on the camera and press the playback button
● Read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Storing recorded still pictures and motion

pictures on your PC
About supplied software
The supplied DVD contains the following software.
Install the software on your computer before using.
For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Owner’s
Manual for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE
You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured
pictures by categorizing by recording date, model name of the digital camera
used to record, etc. You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures,
or write to DVD. You can read the Operating Instructions (PDF format) after
launching the software.
• Supported OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista
(To edit 4K motion pictures, you need the 64-bit versions of Windows 8.1,
Windows 8, or Windows 7.)
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE

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.
Mac OS X v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 / v10.8 / v10.9
• For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”
or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version

LoiLoScope is a video editing software that draws out the full power of your
PC. Creating videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your
music, picture and video files to create videos to share with your friends and
family by burning it to a DVD, uploading it to websites, or simply share your
videos with your friends via e-mail.
• This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.
• For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope
manual available for download at the link below.
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20
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Installing supplied software

The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
Preparations
• Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each
software.
• Before inserting the DVD (supplied), close all running applications.
1 Insert the DVD with the supplied software

• If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu
by selecting and executing [Launcher.exe].
• In Windows 8.1/Windows 8, you can display the menu by clicking a
message that is displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and
executing [Launcher.exe].
• You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in
[Computer]. (The “XXXX” portion differs depending on the model.)
2 Click [Applications]
3 Click [Recommended Installation]
• Continue the installation procedure following the instructions displayed on
the screen.
● If you are using a Mac, you can manually install SILKYPIX.
Insert the DVD with the supplied software
Double-click the application folder on the DVD
Double-click the folder that automatically appears
Double-click the icon in the folder
Not available in the following case:
● PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac.
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Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Preparations
• Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying
procedure. (→74)
• Turn on the camera and computer.
1 Connect camera to computer

• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted
in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty
operation) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause
damage to this unit.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). Using
cables other than the above may cause a malfunction.
Align the marks,
and insert.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
[Access] (sending data) USB connection cable (supplied)

• Do not disconnect the USB connection
cable (supplied) while [Access] is displayed.
2 Use to select [PC] and press [MENU/SET]
• Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting
each time the camera is connected to the computer.
3 Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer
● Do not delete or move copied files and folders using Windows Explorer or
other browsers. Otherwise, you will not be able to play back or edit the files
using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
■ Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”

You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping
folders and files into separate folders on your computer.
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List of monitor/viewfinder displays

• The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ]
(monitor style) in the monitor.
In recording
Types of picture
EXPS
effects (Filter) (→44)
Picture effect (Filter)
adjustment display
(→44)
Elapsed recording
XXmXXs
time∗1 (→39)
Simultaneous
recording indicator
Recording Mode Automatic switching
(→28) between viewfinder
Motion picture and monitor (→27)
recording mode (→39) [Peaking] (→48)
Motion picture [Highlight Shadow]
recording mode [HDR]
when [4K PHOTO] is [Multi Exp.]
set to [ON] (→42)
Electronic shutter
Custom Set (→36) (→51)
Panorama picture
recording mode (→55)
[Dial Guide]
[Photo Style]
White Balance Bracket
White Balance Fine
Flash Mode (→60) Adjustment
Flash White Balance (→44)
[Rec Format]/
60i
[Rec Quality] (→40) Number of recordable
98
Aspect Ratio/ pictures ∗2 (→20)
[Picture Size] (→45) Available recording
R8m30s
Card (displayed only time∗1∗2 (→20)
during recording)
Panorama Direction Exposure meter (→32)
→←↑↓
(→55)
Zoom
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Focus (Under low

illumination)
Wi-Fi connection
status
[4K PHOTO] marker
(→43)
[Time Lapse Shot]
[Stop Motion
Animation]
[Quality] (→46) Histogram
AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode
AF Mode (→47) Destination settings∗3
Travel elapsed days∗3
[Face Recog.]
AFL AF Lock (→49) Name∗3
Age in years/months∗3
Burst (→53)
Current date/time∗3
[Auto Bracket] (→54)
World time∗3:
[Aspect Bracket]
(→54) AF area
Self-timer (→55) Spot metering target
Panorama Direction (→51)
(→55) Self-timer∗4 (→55)
Remaining battery [Silent Mode]
(→18) [Mic Level Disp.]
Picture Mode (Still AEL AE Lock (→49)
picture priorities) [Metering Mode] (→51)
Macro recording Program Shift (→32)
(→48) 1.7 Aperture value (→31)
Stabilizer 60 Shutter speed (→31)
Jitter alert Exposure compensation
Recording state value (→50)
(Flashes red.)/Focus Manual Exposure Assist
(Lights green.) (→28)
ISO Sensitivity (→50)
∗1 [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

∗2 It is possible to switch the display between the number of recordable pictures
and available recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the
[Custom] menu.
∗3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after
setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
∗4 This is displayed during countdown.
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■ On-monitor recording information
Single (→52)
Burst (→53)
[Auto Bracket] (→54)
[Aspect Bracket]
(→54)
Self-timer (→55)
Panorama Direction
(→55)
AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode
Recording Mode (→28)
Program Shift (→32) AF Mode (→47)
Motion picture [Quality] (→46)
recording mode (→39)
[Rec Format]/
Motion picture recording 60i
[Rec Quality] (→40)
mode when [4K PHOTO]
is set to [ON] (→42) Aspect Ratio/
[Picture Size] (→45)
Custom Set (→36)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (→61)
Panorama picture
recording mode (→55) Function button
setting (→24)
F1.7 Aperture value (→31)
1/60 Shutter speed (→31)
T (time) recording
(→35) [Photo Style]
Remaining battery
(→18) AWB
White Balance (→44)
Card (displayed
only during motion [i.Dynamic]
picture recording) [Metering Mode]
(→51)
Number of
ISO Sensitivity (→50) 98 recordable pictures
Exposure compensation (→20)
value (→50) Available recording
R8m30s
Manual Exposure Assist time∗ (→20)
Flash Mode (→60)
Flash
∗ [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

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Message displays
The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor
or viewfinder, and how to respond to them.
• Further information is provided in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted]
• Non-DCF pictures cannot be deleted.
→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format]
on the camera. (→20)
[Memory Card Error] [This memory card cannot be used]
• Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Insert SD card again] [Try another card]
• Access to card has failed.
→ Insert card again.
• Try with a different card.
[Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card]
• Data read has failed.
→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly.
• Data write has failed.
→ Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the
camera on again.
• Card may possibly be damaged.
→ Try with a different card.
[This battery cannot be used]
• Use a genuine Panasonic battery. (DMW-BLG10PP)
• Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
→ Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
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[Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] /

[No destination found]
• Check following regarding the wireless access point.
→ The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the
authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key.
→ Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
→ Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit.
• Check the network setting of the destination.
• Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless
access point.
→ Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and
devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.
[No picture to send]
• This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of
the destination. Check the file type of the image to transmit.
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Menu list
• The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow],
[i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] menu items are
common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is
changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed
automatically.
[Rec]
You can select the effects according to the concept of
[Photo Style] the picture that you want to create. Adjusts the colors of
effects and picture quality.
[Picture Size] Set the number of pixels. (→45)
[Quality] Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. (→46)
[AFS/AFF/AFC] Select how the focus is adjusted.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness
[Metering Mode]
can be changed. (→51)
Sets the burst speed to be used for burst recording.
[Burst Rate]
(→53)
Sets the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and
[Auto Bracket]
recording sequence of Auto Bracket. (→54)
Sets the time before recording starts when you take a
[Self Timer]
picture using the self-timer. (→55)
You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture
[Highlight Shadow] while confirming the brightness of these areas on the
screen.
[i.Dynamic] Correcting contrast and exposure.
Records still pictures with sharper outlines and the
[i.Resolution]
impression of high-resolution.
[Simultaneous Sets whether to record pictures with Filter and those
record w/o filter] without Filter at the same time.
[iHandheld Night Combines nightscape pictures recorded using high-
Shot] speed burst recording into a single picture. (→30)
When there is, for example, strong contrast between
the background and the subject, [iHDR] records
[iHDR] multiple still pictures with differing exposures and
combines them to create a single still picture rich in
gradation. (→30)
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The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken with

[HDR] different exposures into a single properly exposed
picture with rich gradation.
You can create an effect similar to the operation of up
[Multi Exp.]
to four times of exposure on a single picture.
You can preset the recording start time, recording
interval, and the number of pictures to be taken when
[Time Lapse Shot]
automatically recording time lapse motion pictures of
subjects such as animals and plants.
[Stop Motion You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion
Animation] animation.
[Panorama You can set the recording direction to be used for
Direction] recording panorama pictures. (→55)
You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes:
[Shutter Type]
the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. (→51)
Performs flash settings in accordance with the
[Flash]
recording conditions. (→60)
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture
[Red-Eye Removal]
data when recording with flash.
Sets the optimal ISO Sensitivity using the selected
[ISO Limit Set] value as the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when
[Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Changes the ISO Sensitivity settings every 1/3 EV or
[ISO Increments]
1 EV steps.
You can extend the numeric values that can be set for
[Extended ISO]
ISO Sensitivity.
Eliminates the noise made when taking pictures at a
[Long Shtr NR]
slower shutter speed.
Allows increasing the zoom ratio while suppressing the
[i.Zoom]
deterioration of picture quality. (→58)
Improves the telephoto effect of your pictures. Note that
[Digital Zoom]
enlarging will decrease picture quality. (→58)
You can set the method for reproducing the colors to
[Color Space] correctly display the recorded pictures on the screens
of a PC or printer, etc.
Automatically detects jitter during recording and makes
[Stabilizer]
corrections.
Recognizes a registered face and automatically adjusts
[Face Recog.]
the focus and exposure for this face with higher priority.
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You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before

[Profile Setup] taking a picture to record the name or age in months/
years in the picture.
[Motion Picture]
You can set the motion picture mode used for creating
[4K PHOTO] a high-resolution still picture by capturing a single frame
from a 4K motion picture. (→42)
Sets the file format (AVCHD, MP4) of the motion picture
[Rec Format]
to be recorded. (→40)
Sets the picture quality of the motion picture (size,
[Rec Quality]
frame rate, etc.) to be recorded. (→40)
Sets the recording method of still pictures to be taken
[Picture Mode]
while recording motion pictures.
Constantly adjusts the focus on a subject that is in
[Continuous AF]
focus.
You can set whether or not to display the microphone
[Mic Level Disp.]
level on the recording screen.
[Mic Level Adj.] You can adjust the audio input level in 4 steps.
If you hear wind noise during an audio recording, you
[Wind Cut]
can use [Wind Cut] to effectively reduce the wind noise.
[Custom]
[Utilize Custom Set
Calls up the setting registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
feature]
Registers the current camera settings as a custom
[Cust.Set Mem.]
setting. (→36)
[Silent Mode] Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time.
Performs the lock setting of the focus and/or exposure
[AF/AE Lock]
used for executing AF/AE lock.
Sets the [AF/AE LOCK] button operation used for
[AF/AE Lock Hold]
recording by fixing the focus and/or exposure.
Enables focus adjustment automatically when the
[Shutter AF]
shutter button is pressed halfway.
[Half Press Enables shutter release when the shutter button is
Release] pressed halfway.
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Enables faster focusing when the shutter button is

[Quick AF]
pressed.
Automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is
[Eye Sensor AF]
activated.
Sets the time for displaying the enlarged screen if the
[Pinpoint AF Time] shutter button is pressed halfway when Auto Focus
mode is set to [ ].
Sets whether the assist screen is to be enlarged on a
[Pinpoint AF
part of the screen or the entire screen when Auto Focus
Display]
mode is set to [ ].
Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button
[AF Assist Lamp] is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate
focusing.
Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button
[Direct Focus Area]
while recording.
[Focus/Release
Disables recording when a subject is out of focus.
Priority]
Allows manual adjustment of the focus after AF is
[AF+MF]
performed.
Sets the display method for MF Assist (enlarged
[MF Assist]
screen). (→48)
Sets whether the Assist screen (enlarged screen) is
[MF Assist Display] to be enlarged on part of the screen or over the entire
screen.
Displays the MF guide used to check the direction
[MF Guide] of focus on the screen when the focus is manually
adjusted. (→48)
When you perform Manual Focus operation, this
[Peaking] function automatically adds color to the portions of the
image that are in focus. (→48)
[Histogram] Sets whether to display the histogram.
Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while
[Guide Line]
recording.
Flashes the overexposed areas in black and white
[Highlight]
during [Auto Review] or playback.
Displays the area, where overexposure may occur,
[Zebra Pattern]
using a zebra pattern.
[Monochrome Live You can display the recording screen in black and
View] white.
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Allows the effects of the aperture value and shutter

[Constant Preview]
speed on the recording screen to be checked when
(M Mode)
[Manual Exposure] Mode is set.
[Expo.Meter] Sets whether to display the exposure meter. (→32)
[Dial Guide] Sets whether to display the operation guide.
[LVF Disp.Style] Sets the viewfinder display method. (→37)
[Monitor Disp.
Switching the monitor display method. (→37)
Style]
[Monitor Info. Switches the recording information screen of the
Disp.] monitor.
Switching the angle of view setting used for recording
[Rec Area]
still pictures and motion pictures.
Switching the display between the number of
[Remaining Disp.] recordable pictures that you can take and the available
recording time.
Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after
[Auto Review]
taking still pictures.
You can assign frequently-used functions to particular
[Fn Button Set]
buttons. (→24)
[Zoom lever] Switches the zoom lever operation setting.
You can assign frequently-used functions to control
[Control Ring]
ring. (→26)
Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned
[Zoom Resume]
off.
[Q.MENU] Switches the method for setting Quick Menu items.
Changes the operation method of the [iA] button used
[iA Button Switch]
for switching to [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
[Video Button] Enabling/disabling the motion picture button.
Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to
[Eye Sensor]
switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor.
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[Setup]
[Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→22)
[World Time] Set the local time at travel destination.
If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the
[Travel Date] day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be
recorded.
[Wi-Fi] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
[Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.
Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen
[Live View Mode]
(Live View screen) when recording pictures.
[Monitor Display]/
Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder.
[Viewfinder]
[Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the monitor depending
Luminance] on how bright it is around the camera.
The camera automatically turns off if no operation is
[Sleep Mode]
performed for a preset period of time.
Select communication method for when connecting
[USB Mode] camera to a computer or printer with USB connection
cable (supplied).
Change the settings to be used when the camera is
[TV Connection]
connected to a TV or other device.
[Menu Resume] Save the last operated menu position.
[Menu
Set the background color for the menu screen.
Background]
Explanations of the menu items and settings are
[Menu Information]
displayed on the menu screen.
[Language] Set the language displayed on the screen.
Check the firmware version of the camera or supplied
[Version Disp.]
flash (when the flash is attached).
[Self Timer Auto
The self-timer is canceled if the unit is turned off.
Off]
[No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers.
[Reset] Reset to the default settings.
[Reset Wi-Fi
Return [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings.
Settings]
[Format] Format (initialize) a memory card. (→20)
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[Playback]
[Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order.
You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with
[Playback Mode]
set filters, such as categories or favorite pictures.
You can write location information (longitude/latitude)
[Location Logging]
sent from the smartphone to the pictures.
You can use the camera to develop still pictures that
[RAW Processing] were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures
are saved in JPEG format.
Allows characters (comments) to be entered on a
[Title Edit]
recorded picture.
You can stamp the recording date and time, names,
[Text Stamp] travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still
pictures.
[Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts.
You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a
[Time Lapse Video]
group that was recorded using [Time Lapse Shot].
[Stop Motion You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a
Video] group that was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation].
[Resize] Picture size can be reduced.
[Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.
[Rotate] Manually rotate pictures by 90°.
[Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
Allows a label to be assigned to a picture with a mark to
[Favorite]
set it as your favorite picture.
Sets the pictures and the number of pictures to be
[Print Set]
printed.
Set protection to prevent deletion of pictures by
[Protect]
mistake.
Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures
[Face Rec Edit]
with mistaken Face Recognition.
You can set the display sequence used for playing back
[Picture Sort]
pictures on this unit.
You can set the Yes/No options that you want to select
[Delete
first on the confirmation screen when you delete a
Confirmation]
picture from either [Yes] or [No].
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Q&A Troubleshooting
• Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.

• Further information is provided in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section.
Focus not aligned correctly.
• Subject outside of focus range.
• Caused by jitter or subject movement.
• [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [RELEASE].
• [Shutter AF] is set to [OFF].
• AF Lock (→49) is set inappropriately.
Recorded pictures are blurred. The stabilizer function ineffective.
• Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabilizer function is less
effective.
→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
• Use a tripod and the self-timer when using a slower shutter speed (→55).
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting
and LED lighting fixture. The subject appears distorted.
• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup
sensors. This is not a malfunction. If the subject passes quickly in front of the
lens, it will appear slightly distorted.
• If you are taking still pictures using [ESHTR], the striping may be reduced by
setting a slower shutter speed. (→33)
No flash emitted.
The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.
• When the picture effect (Filter) is set
• When camera is set to use [Auto Bracket], White Balance Bracket, or [Aspect
Bracket]
• When using [Burst]
• During panorama picture recording
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
• When the electronic shutter is used (→51)
→ Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR].
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
→ Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
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Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

• A card is not inserted in the camera.
• There is no picture on the card to play back.
• Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot
be played back on the camera.
• [Playback Mode] is set to other than [Normal Play].
→ Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play].
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
• Picture edited on computer or taken with different device.
Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other
cameras.
• Even if a device is compatible with AVCHD and MP4, the motion pictures
that were recorded on this unit may have bad picture quality or sound quality
upon playback, or may be unable to be played back. Also, the recording
information may not be displayed correctly.
It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected.
• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.
• 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.)
Wireless access point is not displayed. Or it cannot be connected.
• The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending
on the radio wave condition.
→ Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.
→ Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point.
→ Change the direction of this unit.
• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.
• Connection methods differ depending on the wireless access point.
→ Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.
I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name
and password are not recognized.
• Depending on the OS version, on Windows 8, for example, there are two
types of user account (local account/Microsoft account).
→ Be sure to set the local account and use the user name and password for
the local account.
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The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC.

• By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of
“WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not
be recognized.
→ Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi
Setup] to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC.
Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not
be transmitted.
• Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
• Is the size of the image too large?
→ Divide the motion picture using [Video Divide].
→ Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.
• File format of the picture that can be sent differs depending on the
destination.
Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while
recording 4K motion pictures.
• This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in
order to adjust the focus at high precision. This is not a malfunction.
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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source DC 8.4 V

Power 2.1 W (When recording with monitor)
Consumption 2.3 W (When recording with viewfinder)
1.5 W (When playing back with monitor)
1.6 W (When playing back with viewfinder)
Camera effective
12,800,000 pixels
pixels
Image sensor 4/3″ MOS sensor,
total pixel number 16,840,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 3.1x zoom
f=10.9 mm to 34 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 75 mm) /
Max. Wide: F1.7 to F16.0
Max. Tele: F2.8 to F16.0
Filter diameter Φ43 mm
Image Stabilizer Optical method
Focus range AF:
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Max. Wide) /
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Max. Tele) to
AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion picture:
3 cm (0.098 feet) (Max. Wide) /
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Max. Tele) to
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Minimum Approx. 5 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is
Illumination 1/30th of a second)
Shutter speed Still picture:
60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 second to 1/16000th of a second
(When the electronic shutter is used)
T (Time) (Max. approx. 120 seconds)
Exposure Program AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) /
Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M)
Exposure Compensation
(1/3 EV steps, -3 EV to +3 EV)
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Monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots)

(field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder 0.38″ Color LCD (16:9)
(Approx. 2,760,000 dots equivalent)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment -4.0 to +3.0 diopter)
Flash mode Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON,
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync.,
Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction, Forced OFF
Microphones Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card∗ /
SDXC Memory Card∗
∗ UHS-Ι UHS Speed Class 3
Recording file
format
Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera
File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard / DPOF
corresponding)
Motion pictures AVCHD Progressive / AVCHD / MP4
Audio
AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (2 ch)
compression
MP4: AAC (2 ch)
format
Interface
Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC Composite
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal
AV OUT/DIGITAL Dedicated jack (8 pin)
HDMI MicroHDMI Type D
Dimensions Approx. 114.8 mm (W) x 66.2 mm (H) x 55.0 mm (D)
[4.52″ (W) x 2.61″ (H) x 2.17″ (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
Mass (weight) With card and battery: Approx. 393 (0.86 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 351 (0.77 lb)
Operating
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
temperature
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Operating
10%RH to 80%RH
humidity
Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL] (DMC-LX100P)
[ENGLISH] / [DEUTSCH] / [FRANÇAIS] / [ESPAÑOL] /
[PORTUGUÊS] / [ITALIANO] / [繁體中文] / [日本語]
(DMC-LX100PC)
■ Wi-Fi
Compliance
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
standard
Frequency range
used
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 ch to 11 ch)
(central
frequency)
Encryption
Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™
method
Access method Infrastructure mode
■ NFC
Compliance
ISO / IEC 18092 NFC-F (Passive Mode)
standard
■ Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B): Information for your safety

Input: ~110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A
Equipment mobility: Movable

■ Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10PP):
Information for your safety
Voltage/ 7.2 V/1025 mAh
capacity:
■ Flash (supplied)
Guide number 10 equivalent (ISO 200• m), 7 equivalent (ISO 100• m)
Lighting angle 24 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Digital Camera Accessory System

Description Accessory#
Battery pack DMW-BLG10
AC adaptor∗1 DMW-AC10
DC coupler∗1 DMW-DCC11
Flash∗2 DMW-FL220 / DMW-FL360L / DMW-FL580L
LED video light VW-LED1
Auto lens cap DMW-LFAC1
External viewfinder DMW-VF1
USB connection cable DMW-USBC1
AV cable DMW-AVC1
∗ The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic
1
DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

∗2 For details about the flash, refer to (→59) in this manual and the corresponding
operating instructions for the flash.
● Part numbers are as of September 2014. These may be subject to change.
● Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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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 disc.
Install it on your PC to read it.
■ For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the disc containing the Owner’s Manual
(supplied)
• If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu
by selecting and executing [Launcher.exe].
• In Windows 8.1/Windows 8, you can display the menu by clicking a
message that is displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and
executing [Launcher.exe].
• You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in
[Computer]. (The “XXXX” portion differs depending on the model.)
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.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
■ Uninstalling the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”
Delete the PDF file in the following folder.
Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\
■ For Mac
Turn the PC on and insert the disc containing the Owner’s Manual
(supplied)
Open the “Manual” folder in the DVD (supplied)
• The “Manual” folder is displayed again.
Open the “Manual” folder in the DVD (supplied) and copy the PDF file in
the language folder
Double click the PDF file to open it
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Shipping & Handling $6.95

Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Total
3. Method of payment (check one)
American Express
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover 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 ( )
Street Address Night ( )
City State Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT:
1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY)
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA 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 Parts Labor

Digital Camera 1 Year 1 Year
All included Accessories
90 Days Not Applicable
(Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries)
Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable
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. 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 Repair Request

Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at
www.panasonic.com/repair.
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
www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing
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)
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:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Avenue South, 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 April 2014
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from
the date of original purchase agrees to, 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 Panasonic Canada Inc.
Digital Camera One (1) year, parts and labour
Digital Camera Peripherals One (1) year, parts and labour
Digital Camera Accessories Ninety (90) days, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it
was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by
an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,
which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in
new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE,
SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS 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 Panasonic
Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries,
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 Authorized Servicer,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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Dry cell batteries, printer ink cartridge and paper are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original
purchase.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty
excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss
of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on
your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our
Support page :
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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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.
● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
● “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” 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.
● Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
● 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.
● iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
● App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
● Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Google Inc.
● The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
● The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi
Alliance®.
● “Wi-Fi®” and “Wi-Fi Direct®” are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
● “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance®.
● DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service
marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
● QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
● 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.
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Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.com
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More detailed instructions on the operation of this

Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)

If you have any questions, visit:

Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.

Dealer Purchased From Model No.

Dealer Address Serial No.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers

■ Product identification marking

Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

■ About the battery charger

-If you see this symbol-

■ About the symbols in the text

Lens cap string

∗ Already attached to the camera at the time of purchase.

• Cards are optional.

(For U.S.A. only)

(For Canada only)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

(Top) 10 Stereo microphone

17 16 15 16 [iA] button (→29)

23 Viewfinder (LVF) (→27)

29 29 [HDMI] socket (→72)

27 31 32 33 34 35 27 Strap eyelet (→16)

38 33 [Wi-Fi] button (→61) /

41 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

● In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .

Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

2 Attach the lens cap

3 Attach the shoulder strap

Charging the battery

2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Charging time Approx. 190 min

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

■ About the Card

■ About the motion picture recording and speed class

Formatting the card (initialization)

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Setting the clock

3 Press to select the items (year, month, day, : Home time

Setting the menu

1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]

3 Press to select the setting and press Selected setting

4 Press the [ ] button repeatedly until the recording or

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

2 Turn the control dial to select the menu item, and