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Basic Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in "Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download
it from the website. (→61)
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
Digital Camera
DC-FZ82
Model No.
DVQX1151ZA
M0117KZ0

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  • Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→61) Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. DVQX1151ZA M0117KZ0...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ■ About the battery pack 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. •...
  • Page 4 • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 5 • To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC6: optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. •...
  • Page 6 • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • 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. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ...... 2 Playback ■ Preparations Viewing your pictures ......39 ■ [Light Composition] ........ 40 ■ Before use..........8 ■ Menu Standard accessories ....... 9 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..10 ■...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    Preparations Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. •...

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Preparations Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of February 2017. These may be subject to change. Battery pack USB connection cable DMW-BMB9E K1HY04YY0106 • Charge the battery before use. Lens Cap/ •...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 18 17 DVQX1151 (ENG)
  • Page 11 21 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp 22 [AF/AF /MF] button (→21) 23 [ ] (Playback) button (→39) ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional). 24 Cursor button (→22) (→59) 25 [MENU/SET] button (→24) When using an AC adaptor (DMW- 26 [DISP.] button...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

    Preparations Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. • Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string. •...
  • Page 13 Preparations Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet • Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Press Pull out ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Preparations Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) USB connection cable (supplied)
  • Page 16 Preparations ■ Charging lamp indications Charging lamp On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (→53) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 18: Basics

    Basics Basic operations Zoom lever (Use zoom) Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) ■ Zoom types and use Optical Zoom: You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 60x Extra optical zoom: This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size].
  • Page 19 Basics Shutter button (Taking pictures) Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject • The aperture value and shutter speed are 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: illuminated...
  • Page 20 Basics Mode dial (Select the recording mode) Set to the desired recording mode • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (→25) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→25) Programme AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures.
  • Page 21 Basics [AF/AF /MF] button (Switching the focus mode) Press [AF/AF /MF] button • [AF] – Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. To switch [AF Mode] (→22) • [ ] ([AF Macro]) – You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.033 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.
  • Page 22 Basics Rear dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.
  • Page 23 Basics Function buttons • [Fn1] to [Fn3] are buttons on the camera. • [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons. They are displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen. • You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons with [Fn Button Set] in [Custom] menu.

  • Page 24: Setting The Menu

    Basics Setting the menu Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback screen reappears •...

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording 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 optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ •...

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Recording 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. Press [AF/AF /MF] button Press to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] Press [ ] button ( ) •...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Recording 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. Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure Exposure Bracket Exposure Compensation...

  • Page 28: Recording With The 4K Photo Function

    Recording Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. •...
  • Page 29 Recording Record a 4K photo • When you perform 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be saved in the MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. • You can compare multiple frames captured in a 4K burst file, overlay the bright areas, and combine them into one picture.
  • Page 30 Recording Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen, and press • In the case of recording with [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]), proceed to the step Drag the slide bar to perform rough scene selection Drag to select the frame you want to save as a picture...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Focus After Recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking])

    Recording Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. You can select multiple focus points and combine them into one picture. ([Focus Stacking]) •...
  • Page 32 Recording Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press Touch the focus point • If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved.
  • Page 33 Recording Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Near Focus Distant Touch [ ] on screen in step of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” (→32) Choose a stacking method and touch it Automatically select photos suitable for stacking and combine them into one picture.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures While Adjusting A Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)

    Recording Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Recording mode: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. Set the menu (→24) → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] Press the shutter button to perform recording while (Exposure Bracket) adjusting the exposure.

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. Press the motion picture button to start recording Recording (flashes red) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time...
  • Page 36 Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] Settings: [AVCHD] / [MP4] → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality] When [AVCHD] is selected:  [FHD/28M/50p] / [FHD/17M/50i] / [FHD/24M/25p] ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

  • Page 37: [4K Live Cropping]

    Recording [4K Live Cropping] Recording mode: By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. •...
  • Page 38 Recording Operation Touch operation Description Touch Moves the frame Enlarges/reduces the frame Pinch out / (The range of settings allowed is from 1920×1080 to Pinch in 3840×2160.) Returns the position of the frame to the centre and its [DISP.] [Reset] size to the default setting.

  • Page 39: Playback

    Playback Viewing your pictures Press [ ] (Playback) button Press to select a picture to be displayed ● The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing [ (Playback) button. ● When [Lens Retraction] (→43) is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx.

  • Page 40: [Light Composition]

    Playback [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture. •...
  • Page 41 Playback ■ [Range Merging]: Selecting a range to combine Select the frame of the first picture and then press [MENU/SET] • The selection method is the same as in step of [Composite Merging] setting. (→40) Select the frame of the last picture and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Yes] at the confirmation screen and press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 42: Menu

    Menu Menu list • The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [i.Zoom], [Digital Zoom], [Stabilizer], and [Conversion] 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.
  • Page 43 Menu [Custom] [Cust.Set Mem.] [MF Assist Display] [Monitor Info. Disp.] [Silent Mode] [MF Guide] [Rec Area] [AF/AE Lock] [Peaking] [Remaining Disp.] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [Histogram] [Auto Review] [Shutter AF] [Guide Line] [Fn Button Set] [Half Press Release] [Center Marker] [Zoom lever] [Quick AF] [Highlight] [Lens Position Resume]...

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ● Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone • Taking pictures via a smartphone (→47) • Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone (→47) • Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone •...

  • Page 45: Operating The Camera By Connecting It To A Smartphone

    Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. Supported OS Android™: Android 4.0 or later iOS: iOS 7.0 or later Installation procedure Connect your device to a network (Android) Select “Google Play™...
  • Page 46 Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] •...
  • Page 47 Wi-Fi Closing the connection Set the camera to Recording Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode. Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes] On the smartphone, close “Image App”...

  • Page 48: Others

    You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD. • Check the website below to download/install the software. The software is available for download until the end of February 2022. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html ® • Supported OS: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 •...

  • Page 49: List Of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays

    Others 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 Card (displayed only during recording) Recording mode (→20) Elapsed recording Custom Set XXmXXs ...
  • Page 50 Others  [Quality] Name  200fps 100fps [High Speed Video] Travel elapsed days  [AFS/AFF/AFC]/MF Age in years/months  AF Mode Location  [Pull Focus] Current date/time  Travel destination setting [Face Recog.] Exposure meter AF Lock Zoom (→18) Burst [4K PHOTO] (→28) [Post Focus] (→31) [Self Timer]...
  • Page 51 Others Colouring [Dial Guide] Defocus control function White Balance Bracket (→34) Brightness (exposure) White Balance Fine Type of defocus Adjustment ([Miniature Effect]) White Balance [One Point Color] Colouring [Sunshine] Number of recordable Picture effect (Filter) pictures adjustment display Available recording RXXmXXs ...
  • Page 52 Others ■ On-monitor recording information Recording mode (→20) Single F2.8 Aperture value Burst 1/60 Shutter speed [4K PHOTO] (→28) Remaining battery [Self Timer] [AFS/AFF/AFC]/MF AF Mode [Quality] ISO sensitivity [Aspect Ratio]/ Exposure compensation [Picture Size] (→27) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (→44) Exposure Bracket (→34) Function button setting Brightness (exposure) (→23)

  • Page 53: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. The charging lamp blinks. •...
  • Page 54 Others 4K photo recording stops before finishing. • When the ambient temperature is high or recording of the 4K Photo function is performed continuously, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools down. Cannot record motion pictures.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) Power 1.9 W (When recording with monitor) Consumption 2.7 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.5 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with viewfinder) Camera effective 18,100,000 pixels pixels...
  • Page 56 Others Shutter speed Still picture: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (When the mechanical shutter is used and [Artistic Nightscape] is selected as the Scene Guide Mode), 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (When the mechanical shutter is used, in cases other than the above), 1 second to 1/16000th of a second (When the electronic shutter is used)
  • Page 57 Others  Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card  SDXC Memory Card   UHS- 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 picture AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression...
  • Page 58 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 ch) (central frequency) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™ Access method Infrastructure mode ■ AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0012F): Information for your safety Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output: 1.0 A ■...

  • Page 59: Digital Camera Accessory System

    When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor. The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
  • Page 60 • Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays). • For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K. • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

  • Page 61: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-FZ82&dest=EB • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera →...
  • Page 62 Logo 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.
  • Page 63 DVQX1151 (ENG)
  • Page 64 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2017...

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