[Rec Quality] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Operating Instructions Manual

This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected
Item
[FSH]
[FH]
When [AVCHD(720p)] is selected
Item
[SH]
[H]
What is bit rate
¢1
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the "VBR" recording method. "VBR"
is an abbreviation of "Variable Bit Rate", and the bit rate (volume of data for definite
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record.
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is
recorded.
What is Mbps
¢2
This is an abbreviation of "Megabit Per Second", and it represents the speed of
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected
Item
[HD]
¢3
[WVGA]
[VGA]
[QVGA]
This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
¢3
•
With the [AVCHD] or [HD] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see
back on the TV with HDMI socket
Recording

[REC QUALITY]

¢1
Quality (bit rate)
1920k1080 pixels
¢2
Approx. 17 Mbps
1920k1080 pixels
¢2
Approx. 13 Mbps
¢1
Quality (bit rate)
1280k720 pixels
¢2
Approx. 17 Mbps
1280k720 pixels
¢2
Approx. 13 Mbps
Picture size
1280k720 pixels
848k480 pixels
640k480 pixels
320k240 pixels
"
on P171.
- 140 -
fps
50i
(Sensor output is
25 fps)
fps
50p
(Sensor output is
25 fps)
fps Aspect ratio
16:9
30
4:3
Aspect ratio
16:9
Aspect ratio
16:9
"
Playing