Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 Owner's Manual page 38

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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 on a large format TV or for saving to disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [GPH]
DMC-ZS20
to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/60p, 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 the Internet.
• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the
[VGA] 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 [GPH]
played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
• 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 English only.)
or [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures
DMC-ZS19
or [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be
DMC-ZS20
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Taking motion pictures