Panasonic HX-WA03W Owner's Manual page 109

[METERING MODE]
You can change the light-metering method used to measure brightness.
# [METERING MODE] # desired setting
[MENU]:
4
(MULTI):
(CENTER):
(SPOT):
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to
is set to (CENTER) or
(l 97) is set to
[FACE FRAMING]
The camera automatically detects the person's face.
# [FACE FRAMING] # [
[MENU]:
4
The unit automatically assesses the
distribution of brightness over the
screen and meters to ensure that the
exposure is appropriate.
The unit averages light measurements
over the entire screen, giving higher
weight to the subject at the center of the
screen.
The unit meters the subject over spot
meter target (
center of the LCD monitor.
(OFF) when the [METERING MODE]
(SPOT) while the [SCENE MODE]
(HDR Backlight Comp.).
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) displayed at the
(ON)]