Page 1: Digital Camera
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT4B72 M0112KZ0...
Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below.
Page 3: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
Page 4: Fcc Note
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS20 / DMC-ZS19 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094...
Page 5 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
Page 6 ■ 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. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
Page 7: Cautions For Use
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Deleting pictures ......20 ● When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-ZS20 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual. ● The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated separately, together with the relevant model number.
Page 9: Before Use
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 10: Standard Accessories
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Page 11: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna DMC-ZS20 GPS status indicator Microphone Speaker [EXPOSURE] button Motion picture button DMC-ZS20 REC/PLAY switch...
Page 12: Touch Operations
Touch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch To “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions.
Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ● 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. ● We recommend using a Panasonic Memory card. (ENG) VQT4B72...
Page 14 Charging the battery • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery.
Page 15: Setting The Clock
Press [MENU/SET] to set Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] • To return to the previous screen, press [ DMC-ZS20 Go to step DMC-ZS19 The clock setting procedure is completed with step Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]...
Page 16 Setting the clock When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] The current time and home area are set. ■ To change the time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform VQT4B72 (ENG)
Page 17: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET].
Page 18: Taking Pictures
Taking pictures Shutter button Turn the camera on ( ) Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Set to the desired recording mode ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Page 19: Taking Motion Pictures
[FHD] for up to approx. 27 minutes 12 seconds. ● If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH] DMC-ZS20 [PSH], [GFS] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion DMC-ZS20 picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Page 20: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● To play back a motion picture, touch or press after selecting a picture. ● You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.
Page 21: Gps And Map Functions
Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information.
Page 22 GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to execute positioning Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] •...
Page 23: Displaying The Status And Result Of Positioning
■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor. When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name information on the screen.
Page 24 GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map You can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps.
Page 25: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. Install it on your PC to read it. To read the supplied DVD, use a DVD drive with single-sided dual layer recording support. DMC-ZS20 ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the disc containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied)
Page 26: Installing Supplied Software
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7) – LoiLoScope 30-day full-trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7) (This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.) – LUMIX Map Tool (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X) DMC-ZS20 ● PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac. VQT4B72 (ENG)
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.4 W Consumption When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 20 x zoom [NANO SURFACE...
Page 28 (field of view ratio about 100%) / Touch screen Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS20 (Approx. 70 MB) DMC-ZS19 SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard /...
Page 29 Operating 10%RH to 80%RH humidity Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL] AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 895 mAh...
Page 30: Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery Pack DMW-BCG10 AV Cable DMW-AVC1 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 Marine Case DMW-MCTZ30 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU32GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU16GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU08GU1K...
Page 31: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) VQT4B72...
Page 32: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option...
Page 33 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
Page 34 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
Page 35 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Page 36 States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Page 37 Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-ZS20 Model No. DMC-ZS19 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT4B93 M0112KZ0...
Page 38 Contents Before use Basics Before use ..........6 Sequence of operations ...... 25 DMC-ZS20 About GPS .......8 Taking pictures with your own settings Standard Accessories ......9 [Program AE] Mode ......27 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10 How to adjust focus ......
Page 39 Contents Using the [Setup] menu ...... 54 Application (Record) [Clock Set] ...........54 DMC-ZS20 [Auto Clock Set] ......54 Changing recording information [World Time] ..........54 display ..........62 [Travel Date] ..........54 Using Zoom .......... 63 [Beep] ............54 Using the zoom by performing touch [Volume] ............55...
Page 40 Entering Text ........94 [Upload Set] ..........117 [Title Edit] ..........118 Using the [Rec] menu ......95 [Edit GPS Data] ....118 DMC-ZS20 [Aspect Ratio] ..........95 [Text Stamp] ..........119 [Picture Size] ..........95 [Resize] .............121 [Quality] ............96 [Cropping] ..........122 [Sensitivity] ..........96...
Page 41 Contents GPS and map functions Connecting with other devices DMC-ZS20 Viewing on TV screen ....... 156 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..158 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture ......128 Viewing 3D still pictures ......160...
Page 42: Before Use
Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Page 43: Dmc-Zs20
When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-ZS20 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
Page 44: About Gps Dmc-Zs20
Before use About GPS DMC-ZS20 Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information.
Page 45: Standard Accessories
(→20) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Page 46: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→66) DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Lens (→6, 188) Speaker (→55) DMC-ZS20 Zoom lever GPS status indicator (→63)
Page 47: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
(→73) In the recording mode: Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in the mode) [MAP] button (→146) DMC-ZS20 In the playback mode: Map is displayed. [DISP.] button (→62) Use this to change display. Charging lamp [HDMI] socket (→16)
Page 48: Touch Operations
Names and Functions of Main Parts Touch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch Drag To “touch” is to press the touch screen To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger and then pull the finger back again. across the touch screen surface.
Page 49: Charging Battery
To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. - 13 -...
Page 50: Charging The Battery
To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use.
Page 51: Charging The Battery
Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.
Page 52: Remaining Battery
Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 260 min •...
Page 53: Guidelines For Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time
DMC-ZS20 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
Page 54: Recording Motion Pictures
Approx. 70 min ∗ Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min Actual available recording time ∗ DMC-ZS20 ● Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 ∗ If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH]...
Page 55: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)
Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the release lever to the Release lever [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the card all the way • Push in until it clicks. Close the card/battery door •...
Page 56: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)
● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes ∗ SD Memory Cards 8 MB –...
Page 57: Displaying The Picture Recording Capacity
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Displaying the picture recording capacity Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (supplied).
Page 58: Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Built-in memory [Picture Size] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS19 5490 10980 10620 21490 0.3M 10050 162960 247150 •...
Page 59: Setting The Clock
] button. Press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET] • To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button. DMC-ZS20 Go to step DMC-ZS19 The clock setting procedure is completed with step (Continued on the next page) - 23 -...
Page 60: To Change Time Setting
Setting the clock Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function • To manually set date and time → select [No]. • When you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
Page 61: Sequence Of Operations
Sequence of operations Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to → the mode that you want to use. [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→31) Record pictures with your own settings. [Program AE] Mode (→27) Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Page 62 Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■ Taking still pictures Motion picture button Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Microphone Press the motion picture button again to...
Page 63: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings
Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway Press fully (press lightly to focus) (press the button all the...
Page 64: How To Adjust Focus
How to adjust focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area Focus display with the subject...
Page 65: Touching The Screen And Recording (Touch Shutter Function)
Touching the screen and recording (Touch Shutter function) This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. Touch on the screen • The icon changes to , and you can now proceed with touch shutter recording.
Page 66: Touching The Screen And Adjusting The Focus And Exposure (Touch Af/Ae Function)
Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function) This function enables the focus and exposure to be set when you touch the subject displayed on the screen. • Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure •...
Page 67: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. •...
Page 68: Automatic Scene Detection
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Recognizes people ∗ Recognizes babies Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them ∗ (Only when is selected) ∗...
Page 69: [Motion Deblur]
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Motion Deblur] The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimize the blur of the subject. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] ●...
Page 70: [Ihdr]
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHDR] HDR is an image processing technique that can make photos look more natural. This feature automatically combines a burst of several photos at taken different exposure levels. The resulting image shows more detail in both bright and dark areas. ■...
Page 71: Af Tracking
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. ■ With touch screen operations Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released.
Page 72: [Intelligent Auto] Mode Restrictions
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.
Page 73: Taking Motion Pictures
You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. DMC-ZS20 Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→106)/[Rec Quality] (→107)
Page 74 AVCHD Progressive: The [GPH] or [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures 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”.
Page 75 Taking motion pictures ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.
Page 76 If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. (Only when [Rec Quality] is set to [GPH] , [PSH], DMC-ZS20 [GFS] or [FSH]) DMC-ZS20 ●...
Page 77: Recording Still Pictures While A Motion Picture Is Being Recorded
Taking motion pictures Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with [Aspect Ratio] setting of 16:9 and [Picture Size] setting of 3.5M.
Page 78: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]
View pictures Picture number/Total pictures Location name information and latitude & longitude information are provided (→131) DMC-ZS20 Folder/File number ● It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a computer. ●...
Page 79: Zooming In And Viewing "Playback Zoom
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Touch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) •...
Page 80: Viewing Pictures By Their Recording Date "Calendar Playback
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side several times Touch the recording date to be displayed, and touch [Set] to enter the date Select the month The pictures recorded on the selected date appear on the 12-picture screen. •...
Page 81: Viewing Motion Pictures
Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and touch Playback now starts. • You can also press to play back motion pictures.
Page 82 Viewing motion pictures ● You can also use the cursor button to perform playback operations. : Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused) : Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused) [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (→47) •...
Page 83: Capturing Still Pictures From Motion Pictures
16:9 [PSH] [FSH] [SH] [FHD] [HD] [VGA] [High Speed Video] 0.3M ∗ DMC-ZS20 ● The picture quality becomes slightly lower depending on the [Rec Quality] setting of the original motion picture. ● It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded with a different camera.
Page 84: [Video Divide]
Viewing motion pictures [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling. Select a motion picture to be split and then touch •...
Page 85: Deleting Pictures
Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 86: To Delete Multiple (Up To 100)/To Delete All Pictures
Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are deleted.) Press to delete displayed picture to select [Delete Multi]/ [Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ●...
Page 87: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select a menu, and then press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations.
Page 88: Menu Type
(Recording mode only) • You can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. [GPS] menu (→128) DMC-ZS20 • You can select the GPS setting, location name display and other settings. [Setup] menu (→54) • You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing of the beep sounds.
Page 89: Using Quick Menu
Setting the menu Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item • The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.
Page 90: Using The [Setup] Menu
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. [Clock Set] (→23) [ON] / [OFF] DMC-ZS20 [Auto Clock Set] Setting the clock automatically using GPS. (→140) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [World Time] [Home]: Set date and time at home area.
Page 91: [Volume]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] [Volume] • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when Adjust volume of sound connected to TV.
Page 92: [Guide Line]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes [Rec. Info.] [Guide Line] [ON] (Display recording information with guidelines.) Select recording [OFF] information display and types of guidelines. [Pattern] : Change the patterns of guidelines. •...
Page 93: [Economy]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes [Sleep Mode] [Economy] Turn off the power or [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]: make the LCD monitor Automatically shut off power while not in use. •...
Page 94: [No.reset]
• Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: - Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes, [GPS] menu, [Map] menu DMC-ZS20 - Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes DMC-ZS19 •...
Page 95: [Output]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes [Output] [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.) Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device.
Page 96: [Rotate Disp.]
Service Center. carefully before For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: formatting. 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com - 60 -...
Page 97: [Language]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→51) Item Settings, notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [Language] Change display language. [Stabilizer Demo.] [Demo Mode] Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) View demonstration of Extent of jitter functions.
Page 98: Changing Recording Information Display
Changing recording information display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press [DISP.] button to change display ● In Recording Mode Recording Motion picture recording ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ information information No display Guide lines ● In Playback Mode Picture Recording ∗...
Page 99: Using Zoom
Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a Enlarge wider area the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved.
Page 100: Using The Zoom By Performing Touch Operations
Using Zoom Using the zoom by performing touch operations Touch The zoom bar appears on the screen. Touch the T or W edge of the zoom bar on the screen Fast zooming all the way to the T end ∗ Fast zooming Fast zooming all the way to the W end ∗...
Page 101: Zoom Types And Use
Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 20x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→95) ●...
Page 102: Taking Pictures With Flash
Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] ∗ Normal use • Automatically judges whether or not to flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] Taking pictures of subjects in dark •...
Page 103 Taking pictures with flash ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – –...
Page 104: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Taking close-up pictures Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. W). Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]...
Page 105: [Macro Zoom]
Taking close-up pictures [Macro Zoom] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro]. Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/SET] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever The zoom position is fixed at the Wide...
Page 106: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer
Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/SET] Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Page 107: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. ■ Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] •...
Page 108: Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. ■ Recording mode: Press several times to display [Auto Bracket] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] •...
Page 109: Determine Aperture And Shutter Speed And Record
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine aperture value...
Page 110: [Manual Exposure] Mode
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 15 seconds is possible. Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) •...
Page 111: Taking Pictures With Different Picture
Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode Recording mode: You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to Press to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Effect [EXPS]...
Page 112 Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ■ Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu) Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] ■...
Page 113: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■...
Page 114: [Portrait]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tips [Portrait] • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
Page 115 Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small)
Page 116: [Sports]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. [Sports] Notes •...
Page 117: [Hdr]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. Tips •...
Page 118: [Sunset]
Balance fine adjustment” (→97). Notes • Always use marine case (optional). • Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach the camera. DMC-ZS20 • When there are many underwater objects, set the flash to - 82 -...
Page 119: [High Speed Video]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps. Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording •...
Page 120: Taking 3D Pictures [3D Photo Mode]
Taking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D).
Page 121: Register Your Own Settings And Record
Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. ■...
Page 122: [Custom]
Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial ■ Recording mode: Set mode dial to ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in •...
Page 123: Burst Function
Burst function Recording mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu (→51) Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] No. of Setting Speed Description pictures...
Page 124 Burst function ■ Note on the picture size setting [Aspect Ratio] 5 M, 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M, 0.3 M 4.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.3 M 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M 16:9 3.5 M, 2 M, 0.2 M 3.5 M, 0.2 M 3.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.2 M 2 M, 0.2 M...
Page 125: Recording With The Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording mode: • Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. • When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) •...
Page 126: Registering Face Pictures
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).
Page 127: Editing Or Deleting Information About Registered Persons
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→51) Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the face picture to be edited or deleted...
Page 128: Useful Features For Travel
● [Location] is recorded separately from the location name information which is recorded on the pictures by the GPS function. DMC-ZS20 ● To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or print using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied disc.
Page 129: [World Time]
● is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are played back. ● When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], only the summer time setting of [Destination] can be changed. DMC-ZS20 - 93 -...
Page 130: Entering Text
Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position.
Page 131: Using The [Rec] Menu
Using the [Rec] menu [Aspect Ratio] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] •...
Page 132: [Quality]
Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: ([Fine]) High quality, priority to picture quality ([Standard]) Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.
Page 133: [White Balance]
Using the [Rec] menu [White Balance] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in...
Page 134 Using the [Rec] menu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( Select and press [MENU/SET] Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET] White Balance is set to • Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. •...
Page 135: [Af Mode]
Using the [Rec] menu [AF Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus pictures of people accordingly.
Page 136: [Quick Af]
Using the [Rec] menu ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: • [High Speed Video] scene mode • [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] mode ● (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: •...
Page 137: [Face Recog.]
Using the [Rec] menu [Face Recog.] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) For details (→89). [Metering Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position...
Page 138: [Min. Shtr Speed]
Using the [Rec] menu [Min. Shtr Speed] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ●...
Page 139: [Burst]
Using the [Rec] menu [Burst] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) For details (→87). [Color Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set color effects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID] ∗ (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy] ∗ ∗...
Page 140: [Red-Eye Removal]
Using the [Rec] menu [Red-Eye Removal] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection).
Page 141: [Date Stamp]
Using the [Rec] menu [Date Stamp] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●...
Page 142: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu
Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AVCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. •...
Page 143: [Rec Quality]
• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AVCHD] in [Rec Mode] DMC-ZS20 Item Picture size/Bit rate [Aspect Ratio] [GPH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps ∗...
Page 144: [Continuous Af]
Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Continuous AF] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Recording mode: ■...
Page 145: Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded Using The Burst Function
Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Pictures taken with the setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motion pictures. •...
Page 146 [Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each burst group. ● Burst pictures cannot be displayed as a burst group during [GPS Area Play] DMC-ZS20 or [Favorite] playback with [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]. ● [Cropping] cannot be performed for the pictures in a burst group together.
Page 147: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] •...
Page 148: [Slide Show]
Plays back only 3D still pictures that were recorded in [3D Photo Mode]. Selects place name or landmark to play back pictures recorded in the DMC-ZS20 same place. (Use cursor button to select place name or landmark and [GPS Area Play] press [MENU/SET].)
Page 149 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor. • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. To display the guide again, press the [DISP.] button. During motion picture/burst group/ During still picture playback panorama picture playback...
Page 150: [Filtering Play]
[3D Play] Play back only 3D still pictures that were recorded in [3D Photo Mode]. Select the location name of the place where the pictures were taken or the DMC-ZS20 landmark name, and play the pictures back. [GPS Area Select the region whose pictures are to be played back using cursor Play] button, and press [MENU/SET].
Page 151: Retouching Pictures
Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. •...
Page 152: [Creative Retouch]
Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Page 153: Using The [Playback] Menu
Using the [Playback] menu You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. •...
Page 154: [Title Edit]
To delete a title, delete all the characters in the character input screen. ● Cannot be used in the following cases: • Motion pictures • 3D still pictures ● To print text, use [Text Stamp] or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied disc. [Edit GPS Data] DMC-ZS20 For details (→139). - 118 -...
Page 155: [Text Stamp]
The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. DMC-ZS20 The recording date and time, the text registered by [Baby] or [Pet] Scene Mode, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture.
Page 156 Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Title] Stamp text registered in [Title Edit] [Country/Region] DMC-ZS20 [State/Prov./County] Stamp place name information recorded by GPS function [County/Township] • If text such as the location name or landmark name is long, it may not [City/Town/Village] be possible to stamp all the text.
Page 157: [Resize]
Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■...
Page 158: [Cropping]
Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position •...
Page 159: [Favorite]
Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]...
Page 160: [Print Set]
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]...
Page 161: [Protect]
Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●...
Page 162: [Face Rec Edit]
Using the [Playback] menu [Face Rec Edit] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a person and press [MENU/SET] •...
Page 163: [Copy]
The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. - [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. - 127 -...
Page 164: Dmc-Zs20
DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture Before using the GPS function, read “About GPS” (→8) and “License Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” (→190). GPS stands for Global Positioning System. You can check your current location using GPS satellites.
Page 165: Using The Gps Function To Execute Positioning
DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture Using the GPS function to execute positioning When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the camera periodically receives radio signals from the GPS satellites and executes positioning. When positioning is executed successfully, the place name and position (latitude and longitude) information are recorded in still pictures and motion pictures (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]).
Page 166 DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor. When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name information on the screen.
Page 167 DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture ■ Information to be recorded on the pictures When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the following information in still pictures and motion pictures ∗ (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]).
Page 168: Executing The Positioning Function Right Away To Update The Current Location
DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location If the displayed place name is different from the current location or a previous location is displayed, update the positioning information.
Page 169 DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture ■ Interval between positioning operations Even if the positioning information is not updated, the camera automatically tries to execute positioning immediately after it is turned on and subsequently at regular intervals when [GPS Setting] is [ON].
Page 170: Changing Place Name Information To Be Displayed
DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture Changing place name information to be displayed You can change the recorded place name information items to be displayed on the screen. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Area Info.
Page 171: Disabling The Positioning Function When The Camera Is Turned Off
DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture Disabling the positioning function when the camera is turned off When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function remains activated even if the camera is turned off. To disable the positioning function when the camera is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON].
Page 172: Changing The Place Name Information To Be Recorded
DMC-ZS20 Changing the place name information to be recorded When there are other candidate locations as a result of positioning, you can change the location information to another place name or landmark in the neighborhood. • When there is a choice for differing place name information, appears in front of the place name information.
Page 173: Changing The Recorded Gps Information
DMC-ZS20 Changing the recorded GPS information [Edit Location] You can edit the location information (latitude and longitude) recorded on still pictures and motion pictures. • You can edit the location information only on a picture ( appears on the screen when this picture is played back) recorded with GPS information (location and place name information) when it was taken.
Page 174 The location information of a position specified on a map may deviate from the actual latitude and longitude coordinates. ● You cannot edit pictures taken using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) with GPS recording support released before 2010. - 138 -...
Page 175: [Edit Place Name]
The place name or landmark name that was selected or entered last will be displayed. • A confirmation screen will appear. Select [Yes] to overwrite the place name information. ● You cannot edit pictures taken using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) with GPS recording support released before 2010. - 139 -...
Page 176: Adjusting The Time Using Gps
DMC-ZS20 Adjusting the time using GPS You can automatically update the [Clock Set] of the camera using the date and time information contained in GPS radio signals. When you move to a different time zone from your home area and positioning is executed successfully, the camera automatically adjusts the time to the local time.
Page 177: Reducing The Time Required For Positioning
DMC-ZS20 Reducing the time required for positioning This camera is equipped with a feature that can reduce the time required to receive GPS satellites when the camera is first turned on. Using your PC and an Internet connection, the GPS assist data is downloaded and saved to your camera.
Page 178: Using The "Gps Assist Tool
DMC-ZS20 Reducing the time required for positioning Using the “GPS Assist Tool” ■ Using “GPS Assist Tool” by connecting the camera and computer Preparation: Turn on the computer and close all other open application programs. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press...
Page 179 DMC-ZS20 Reducing the time required for positioning ■ Using a card reader/writer (commercially available) Preparation: • Turn on the computer that is connected to a card reader/writer (commercially available) and close all other open application programs. • Insert a memory card in the camera before starting the updating procedure.
Page 180: Updating The Gps Assist Data
DMC-ZS20 Reducing the time required for positioning Updating the GPS assist data Start up the “GPS Assist Tool” on the computer ■ Windows Double-click [GPSASIST.EXE] stored in the connected camera or memory card The “GPS Assist Tool” will start up.
Page 181: Checking The Expiration Date Of The Gps Assist Data
DMC-ZS20 Reducing the time required for positioning Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press...
Page 182: Using The Map Function
When you enlarge or reduce the map size, it may take some time before it is displayed. ● You can display the place where you took the pictures on a map only for pictures with location information or place name information recorded using Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) equipped with a GPS function. - 146 -...
Page 183: Displaying Your Current Location On A Map
DMC-ZS20 Using the map function Displaying your current location on a map When positioning is executed successfully using GPS, you can display your current location on a map. • Make sure to set [GPS Setting] to [ON]. (→129) Press [MAP] button in playback mode...
Page 184: Displaying Only Pictures Taken In The Same Area
DMC-ZS20 Using the map function Displaying only pictures taken in the same area You can select the area of a picture on a map to narrow down the pictures to be displayed. Press [MAP] button in playback mode Display the map so that the place where you took the pictures...
Page 185: Displaying A Map By Selecting A Country Or Region
DMC-ZS20 Using the map function Displaying a map by selecting a country or region You can select a place name that you want to display and show it on a map. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu and press...
Page 186: Using The Map Data On The Dvd (Supplied)
DMC-ZS20 Using the map data on the DVD (supplied) You can use “LUMIX Map Tool” to copy the map data on the DVD (supplied) to a memory card. When the map data is copied to the memory card, detailed maps can be displayed on the camera.
Page 187: Copying The Map Data To A Memory Card
Start “LUMIX Map Tool” installed in your computer • Windows: Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [LUMIX Map Tool] → [LUMIX Map Tool] • Double click on the shortcut icon on the desktop if you chose to create one at the time of installation.
Page 188 DMC-ZS20 Using the map data on the DVD (supplied) ■ Copying map data directly to a memory card in the camera from the computer instead of a card reader/writer (commercially available) You can copy the map data to a memory card inserted in the camera by connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB connection cable.
Page 189: Registering My Landmark
DMC-ZS20 Registering my landmark You can register a user-defined location that is not registered in this camera as my landmark in order to display it when positioning is executed or to record it on a picture. (Up to 50 landmarks) ●...
Page 190: Registering The Recording Location As My Landmark
DMC-ZS20 Registering my landmark Registering the recording location as my landmark You can use the location information of a picture to register it as My landmark. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu or [GPS] menu and...
Page 191: Selecting My Landmark And Displaying It On A Map
DMC-ZS20 Registering my landmark Selecting My landmark and displaying it on a map You can display a map by moving the registered My landmark to the center. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu and press...
Page 192: Viewing On Tv Screen
Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (optional) or AV cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: • Set [Output] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional) (→59) •...
Page 193 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot • Still pictures can be played back. • AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo. • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format.
Page 194: Viera Link (Hdmi) (Hdavi Control™)
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with VIERA Link (HDMI). ● This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of November 2011) ●...
Page 195 Viewing on TV screen Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→59). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→156) Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen •...
Page 196: Viewing 3D Still Pictures
Display still pictures recorded in 3D • When the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed.
Page 197 ● When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may appear side-by-side on the screen. ● You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→162) - 161 -...
Page 198: Keep The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. Check the latest information about equipment that is compatible with this camera on the following website.
Page 199: Use "Photofunstudio" To Copy To Your Computer
Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied disc, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer. Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Page 200: Using With Your Pc
• If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ■ Computer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device (device that stores a large volume of data).
Page 201: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures Recorded In [Mp4] And [High Speed Video] Scene Mode (Except Avchd Motion Pictures)
• When [USB Mode] (→58) is set to [GPS assist data], the folder storing the pictures will not be displayed. Set [USB Mode] to [PC]. DMC-ZS20 Operate with your computer You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer.
Page 202 PRIVATE “Untitled”.) AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD) MAP_DATA (Map data) DMC-ZS20 ∗ New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.).
Page 203: Uploading Pictures To Image-Sharing Websites
Using with your PC Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software. Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network, even when you are away from your regular computing environment.
Page 204: Printing
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Preparation: • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed •...
Page 205 Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable.
Page 206: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step (→168) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to release selection.) Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.
Page 207: Making Print Settings On The Camera
Printing Making print settings on the camera Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with [ON] / [OFF] Date] [Num.of Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) prints] [Paper Size] When...
Page 208: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays
Aperture value/Shutter speed (→27, 73) Minimum shutter speed (→102) 4 Wind cut (→108) Intelligent exposure (→101) Macro recording (→68) Burst Mode (→87) Auto Bracket (→72) 5 GPS reception icon (→130) DMC-ZS20 Positioning result icons (→130) DMC-ZS20 (Continued on the next page) - 172 -...
Page 209 ■ In recording ∗ 12 Elapsed recording time 17 Custom Set (→85) (→37) [GPS Area Select] (→136) DMC-ZS20 18 Focus (→28) 13 Self-timer Mode (→70) 19 Save destination (→20) Recording state 14 LCD Mode (→55) LCD power save (→57) 20 Number of recordable pictures (→22) ∗...
Page 210 9 Motion picture playback (→45) Retouched picture (→115, 116) Panorama playback (→79) Picture Size (→95) Burst playback (→109) Quality (→96) 3 Battery capacity (→16) 4 Picture number/Total pictures (→42) 5 GPS (→128) DMC-ZS20 (Continued on the next page) - 174 -...
Page 211 Motion picture recording time (→45) Age in years/months (→81, 90) ∗ Number of burst pictures (→109) Place name information (→136) DMC-ZS20 ∗ 16 Folder/File number (→42, 166) Destination settings (→92) ∗ Cable disconnection warning icon (→168) Travel elapsed days (→92) ∗...
Page 212: Message Displays
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●...
Page 213 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [This battery cannot be used] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
Page 214 TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. → If you are not using VIERA Link (HDMI), set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (→59) DMC-ZS20 Cannot perform positioning.
Page 215: Q&A Troubleshooting
Q&A Troubleshooting GPS (continued) DMC-ZS20 Positioning takes time. ● When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, positioning may take several minutes. ● Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS satellites change, it may take longer depending on the recording location and environment.
Page 216 Motion picture recording stops midway. ● If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH] , [PSH], [GFS] DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS20 or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. (→107) ●...
Page 217 Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Panorama picture recording stops before finishing. ● If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording. ● If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the camera stops recording.
Page 218 Q&A Troubleshooting Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→60) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play). ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not).
Page 219 Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
Page 220 Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer (continued) Cannot print when connecting to printer. ● Printer not compatible with PictBridge. ● Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] (→58). The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. ● Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.) ●...
Page 221 Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→61). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●...
Page 222: Usage Cautions And Notes
Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Page 223 Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●...
Page 224 Usage cautions and notes About AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
Page 225 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
Page 226: License Agreement For Place Name
Restrictions. before using the location names that Except where you have been specifically are stored in this product. licensed to do so by Panasonic Corporation, and without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not (a) License Agreement for use this Data with any products, systems,...
Page 227 This Data is provided to you “as is,” and PANASONIC CORPORATION AND you agree to use it at your own risk. ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR Panasonic Corporation and its licensors LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL (and their licensors and suppliers) make no NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RESPECT...
Page 228 DMC-ZS20 Usage cautions and notes Export Control. Panasonic Corporation shall not export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except in compliance with, and with all licenses and approvals required under, applicable export laws, rules and regulations, including but not...
Page 229 DMC-ZS20 Usage cautions and notes About Location Information, Place Name Information, and Maps About the geographical coordinate system The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is WGS84. Mapple Digital Map Data These maps were prepared using the following maps of the Geospatial Information...
Page 230 DMC-ZS20 Usage cautions and notes Territory Notice Australia © Hema Maps Pty. Ltd, 2011. Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au). Product incorporates data which is © 2011 Telstra Corporation Limited, GM Holden Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd, NAVTEQ International LLC, Sentinel Content Pty Limited and Continental Pty Ltd.
Page 231 DMC-ZS20 Usage cautions and notes Territory Notice Sri Lanka This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of Sri Lanka © 2009 Survey Department of Sri Lanka The data has been used with the permission of the Survey...
Page 232 DMC-ZS20 Usage cautions and notes ■ Landmark types Although approx. 1,000,000 landmarks are registered in the built-in memory, there are also some unregistered landmarks. (The registered information is current as of December 2011 and will not be updated.) • It differs from that registered on our GPS-equipped models before 2011.
Page 233 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Owner's Manual for Advanced Features DMC-Zs20

Before Use

DMC-Zs20

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Charging Battery

Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)

Picture Save Destination (Cards and Built-In Memory)

Setting the Clock

Sequence of Operations

Taking Pictures with Your Own Settings

[Program AE] Mode

How to Adjust Focus

Touching the Screen and Recording (Touch Shutter Function)

Touching the Screen and Adjusting the Focus and Exposure (Touch AF/AE Function)

Taking Pictures with Automatic Settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Taking Motion Pictures

Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing Motion Pictures

Deleting Pictures

Setting the Menu

Using the [Setup] Menu

[Auto Clock Set] DMC-ZS20

Changing Recording Information Display

Using Zoom

Taking Pictures with Flash

Taking Close-Up Pictures

Taking Pictures with Self-Timer

Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation

Determine Aperture and Shutter Speed and Record

Taking Pictures with Different Picture

[Creative Control] Mode

Taking Pictures According to the Scene [Scene Mode]

Taking 3D Pictures [3D Photo Mode]

[Custom] Mode

Register Your Own Settings and Record

Burst Function

Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]

Useful Features for Travel

Entering Text

Using the [Rec] Menu

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu

Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded Using the Burst Function

Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]

Retouching Pictures

Using the [Playback] Menu

DMC-Zs20

DMC-Zs20

Using the GPS Function to Record the Location of a Picture

Changing the Place Name Information to be Recorded

Changing the Recorded GPS Information

Adjusting the Time Using GPS

Reducing the Time Required for Positioning

Using the Map Function

Using the Map Data on the DVD (Supplied)

Registering My Landmark

Viewing on TV Screen

Keep the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures

Using with Your PC

Printing

List of LCD Monitor Displays

Message Displays

Q&A Troubleshooting

Usage Cautions and Notes

DMC-Zs20

Quick Links

Digital Camera

Chapters

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