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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. (→50)
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
Digital Camera
DMC-LX15
Model No.
SQT1395
M0916KZ0

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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. (→50) Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. SQT1395 M0916KZ0...

  • 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 AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. •...
  • Page 4 ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • 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”...
  • Page 5 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. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ...... 2 Playback ■ Preparations Viewing your pictures ......38 ■ [Light Composition] ........ 39 ■ Before use..........7 ■ Menu Standard accessories ....... 8 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..10 ■...

  • Page 7: Preparations

    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.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Preparations Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of October 2016. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Hand strap DMW-BLH7E VFC4297 • Charge the battery before use. USB connection cable •...
  • Page 9 Preparations • Cards are optional. (SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.)  – This unit is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. – The following SD standard-based cards can be used. SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)/SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) –...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts SQT1395 (ENG)
  • Page 11 ] (Cancel) button/ ] (Delete) button (→38)/ [Fn3] button • You can easily call some of the menu ● Always use a genuine Panasonic items and set them during recording. AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional). 19 [ ] (4K photo mode) button (→26)/ (→61)

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Pull out Press ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7E). ● 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 13: Charging The Battery

    Preparations Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7E. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
  • Page 14 Preparations ■ Charging lamp On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (→55) ■ Charging time (When using the AC adaptor (supplied)) Approx. 130 min. ●...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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: 3x Extra optical zoom: This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size].
  • Page 17 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 18 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 (→24) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→24) Programme AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures.
  • Page 19 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 with [Fn Button Set] in [Custom] menu.
  • Page 20 Basics [ ] (Focus mode) ( ) • [AF] – Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • [ ] ([AF Macro]) – You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.
  • Page 21 Basics Control ring/Aperture ring/Rear dial You can perform frequently used operations and settings directly. • You can adjust the aperture using the aperture ring. Gently turn the aperture ring until it snaps into place with an audible click. (The aperture can be set between [1.4] and [11].) •...
  • Page 22 Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: [Self Shot]

    Recording [Self Shot] Recording mode: You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen. Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure Touch the item Settings: [Soft Skin] / [Filter Select] / [Slimming Mode] / [Shutter] / [Countdown] / [Shots] Touch the slide bar •...

  • Page 26: Recording 4K Photos

    Recording Recording 4K photos Recording mode: You can select the desired moment from a burst of 4K photos taken at 30 frames/ second and save that moment as a picture of approx. 8 million pixels. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. •...
  • Page 27 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 28 Recording Saving a picture from a 4K burst file • To select and save a picture, perform the following operations. • To bulk save the pictures (→29). Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen, and press •...
  • Page 29 Recording ■ [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] You can bulk save 5 seconds’ worth of 4K recording from a 4K burst file. • If [Auto Review] is set, the slide view screen appears automatically. Press the shutter button halfway to display the recording screen, and then perform the following operations.

  • Page 30: [Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]

    Recording [Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking] Recording mode: You can record bursts of photos with the same quality as a 4K photo while automatically changing the focus point. After recording, you can select a point on the screen to save a picture with that point as the focus point. You can combine multiple pictures, each with a different focus, to increase the focus range.
  • Page 31 Recording ● If the surrounding temperature is high or [Post Focus] recording is performed continuously, [ ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) On the playback screen, select the image with the [...
  • Page 32 Recording Combine multiple pictures to increase the focus range ([Focus Stacking]) You can combine multiple pictures from pictures recorded using [Post Focus] to create a single picture with an expanded focus range. Touch [ ] on screen in step of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])”...

  • Page 33: 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 (→23) → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] Press the shutter button to perform recording while (Exposure Bracket) adjusting the exposure.

  • Page 34: 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 (red) Elapsed recording time...
  • Page 35 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] / [FHD/24M/24p] ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

  • Page 36: [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 37 Recording Set the crop start frame Start Start Size Size Reset Reset Repeat step , and then set the crop end frame Size Size Reset Reset Press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) to start recording Elapsed recording time Set operating time •...

  • Page 38: Playback

    Playback Viewing your pictures Press [ ] (Playback) button • When [Lens Retraction] is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx. 15 seconds as the camera is switched to the playback screen from the recording screen. Press to select a picture to be displayed ■...

  • Page 39: [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 40 Playback Press [MENU/SET] The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen. to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform the following operations. – [Next]: Lets you select more frames for combining. Goes back to step –...

  • Page 41: Menu

    Menu Menu list • The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Sensitivity], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [i.Zoom], [Digital Zoom], and [Stabilizer] 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 42 Menu [Motion Picture] [4K Live Cropping] [Exposure Mode] [Flkr Decrease] [Snap Movie] [High Speed Video] [Silent Operation] [Rec Format] [Continuous AF] [Wind Noise Canceller] [Rec Quality] [Level Shot] [Custom] [Cust.Set Mem.] [MF Assist Display] [Remaining Disp.] [Silent Mode] [MF Guide] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock] [Peaking]...
  • Page 43 Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Economy] [Exposure Comp. Reset] [Clock Set] [USB Mode] [Self Timer Auto Off] [World Time] [TV Connection] [No.Reset] [Travel Date] [Menu Resume] [Reset] [Wi-Fi] [Menu Background] [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] [Beep] [Menu Information] [Level Gauge Adjust.] [Live View Mode] [Language] [Demo Mode] [Monitor Display]...

  • 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 October 2021. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html • Operating environment ® Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit) ®...
  • Page 49 Others SILKYPIX Developer Studio 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. • Check the website below to download/install the software. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ ®...

  • Page 50: 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=DMC-LX15&dest=EB • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera →...

  • Page 51: List Of Monitor Displays

    Others List of monitor displays In recording Elapsed recording XXmXXs  time Recording mode (→18) Simultaneous recording Custom Set indicator [Photo Style] [Peaking] [Flash] [Highlight Shadow] [Rec Format]/ [HDR]/[iHDR] [Rec Quality] [Multi Exp.] [Snap Movie] Electronic shutter [Aspect Ratio]/ Overheat indicator [Picture Size] (→27, 31, 34) Image size (Panorama...
  • Page 52 Others  [Quality] Name  100fps [High Speed Video] Travel elapsed days  [AFS/AFF/AFC]/MF Age in years/months  Focus Bracket Location  AF Mode Current date/time  Travel destination setting [Pull Focus] Exposure meter [Face Recog.] Zoom (→16) AF Lock Burst [4K PHOTO] (→26) AF area...
  • Page 53 Others Function buttons (→19) [Dial Guide] White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Colouring Adjustment Defocus control White Balance function Colouring Brightness (exposure) Number of recordable Type of defocus pictures ([Miniature Effect]) Available recording RXXmXXs  [One Point Color] time [Sunshine] Picture effect (Filter) Touch tab adjustment display...
  • Page 54 Others  [m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.  This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on if the [Profile Setup] setting is set.  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.

  • Page 55: 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 56 Others It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. • If any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency are used nearby this unit simultaneously, radio waves may get interrupted.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) Power 1.9 W (When recording) Consumption 1.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective 20,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 20,900,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 3x zoom...
  • Page 58 Others Shutter speed Still picture: T (Time) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 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) Motion picture: 1/2 second to 1/16000th of a second (When [M] is selected in Creative Video Mode, MF), 1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second (Other than the above)
  • Page 59 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 ®...
  • Page 60 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 61: Digital Camera Accessory System

    • The optional DC coupler (DMW-DCC15) cannot be used. The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with DC coupler the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The DMW-DCC15A AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. • When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • 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 SQT1395 (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 2016...

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