Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ37 Operating Instructions Manual page 42

Basics
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About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for
viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [50p] in [FHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x
1080/50p, the highest quality * that complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or
"PHOTOfunSTUDIO".
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This means the highest quality for this unit.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or
when uploading videos to WEB services.
• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the
[VGA/25p] setting.
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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor
picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back
with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may
not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
• Motion pictures recorded with [50p] in [FHD] can be played back on equipment
that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
• AVCHD motion pictures recorded with the picture quality that has the [
icon may not play back even on compatible equipment. Record without the
[ ] motion picture quality setting to prioritise playback on other equipment.
DMC-TZ40 DMC-TZ41
• For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the
support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
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