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Menus convenient for taking pictures
Setting the Menu
∫ [Picture Size]
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun
A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels.
with the camera and use it more easily.
The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.
1
Quality [A]
Press [MENU/SET].
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].
Save location
16 M (4:3)
3 M (4:3)
0.3 M (4:3)
Built-in Memory (Approx. 78 MB)
14
50
155
Card (
8 GB)
1300
5700
15400
[Rec]
∫ [Quality]
[Motion Picture]
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Settings
Description of settings
[Playback Mode]
[A]
([Fine])
When giving priority to the picture quality
When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number
[Playback]
[›] ([Standard])
of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels
∫ [Sensitivity]
[Setup]
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
[Wi-Fi]
[100]
[3200]
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Recording location
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].
When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
(recommended)
It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.
Shutter speed
Slow
Fast
(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)
4
Noise
Less
Increased
Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
Jitter of the subject
Increased
Less
Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ [Date Stamp]
∫ Close the menu
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Press [
] repeatedly until the recording/playback screen is displayed.
When recording images, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Settings
Description of settings
[W/O TIME]
Stamp the year, month, and day.
There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings
being used on the camera due to the specifications.
[WITH TIME]
Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi
Recording Motion Pictures
Set the date and time settings in advance.
The camera is not capable of connecting to a wireless network via public wireless LAN.
This unit can record motion pictures in MP4 format.
Mode dial
You can record motion pictures fitting each
Recording Mode.
(Motion pictures cannot be recorded in
Panorama Shot Mode.)
Motion picture button
Install the dedicated smartphone/tablet app "Panasonic Image App"
smartphone/tablet.
The recording state indicator (red) will flash
while recording motion pictures.
OS
Stop the recording by pressing the motion
App for Android
picture button again.
> Search the Google Play
Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.
App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.)
(Simultaneous recording)
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> Search the App Store
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Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:
When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA]
Use the latest version.
[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
Supported OSs are current as of January 2015 and are subject to change.
Read the [Help] in the "Image App" menu for further details on how to operate.
∫ About the recording quality setting
The screen differs depending on the OS.
The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the
The screens and procedures described from this point on are those at the time when the model first
[Motion Picture] menu.
became available for purchase. The screens and procedures may change with version updates.
Some smartphones/tablets may not work correctly.
Settings
Size
Frame rate
Bit rate
Aspect ratio
For information on the "Image App", refer to the support site below.
[FHD]
1920k1080
20 Mbps
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
16:9
30p
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In this manual, the app is referred to as "Image App".
[HD]
1280k720
10 Mbps
This owner's manual refers to both smartphones and tablets as "smartphones" from this point
[VGA]
640k480
4 Mbps
4:3
on unless noted otherwise.
When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA].
The maximum continuous recordable time of a motion picture is 29 minutes and 59 seconds,
which is equivalent to a file size of approximately 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (With [FHD], the file size becomes larger,
causing the recordable time to become shorter than 29 minutes and 59 seconds)
∫ About zooming while recording motion pictures
The Extended Optical Zoom and Intelligent Zoom cannot be used during the motion picture
recording.
If you use Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the angle of view may change
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
drastically when you start or finish recording a motion picture.
Playback
Using the QR code to set up a connection
(If you are using an iOS device [iPhone
[(] (Playback) button
1
Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
Use this to play back pictures.
The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
Cursor buttons
2/1: to select the picture
[
] (Delete/Cancel) button
2
Start "Image App" on your smartphone.
[
]: to delete the displayed picture
3
Select [QR code], and then select [OK].
4
Using "Image App", scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera.
5
Install the profile.
A message will be displayed on the browser.
If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone.
6
Press the home button to close the browser.
7
Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.
Menu
Description of settings
The menu lets you set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of
pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.
This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as
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Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.
recording quality.
9
Return to the home screen, and then start "Image App".
This menu lets you select the playback method. The options
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6
Steps
through
include slideshow playback.
This menu lets you make changes to the pictures taken. For
example, you can set protection for the pictures taken, or crop them.
Using the QR code to set up a connection
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone
(If you are using an Android device)
settings and other settings which make it easier for you to
operate the camera.
1
Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to
The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function.
2
On the smartphone, start "Image App".
3
Select [QR code].
4
Using "Image App", scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera.
∫ Entering a password to set up a connection
1
Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
®
function
The Password will be displayed on the camera screen.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Playing back pictures
Recording images
in the camera
remotely with a
2
Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.
Saving images stored
smartphone
3
Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.
in the camera
4
Enter the password displayed on the screen of the
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on your
camera.
If you are using an Android device, marking the box for
password display will allow the device to display the
password as you enter it.
TM
: Android 2.3.3 or higher
5
On the smartphone, start "Image App".
TM
Store for "Panasonic Image App" or "LUMIX", and install the app.
Controlling the camera with the smartphone/tablet
SM
for "Panasonic Image App" or "LUMIX", and install the app.
∫ Recording images with the smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1
Connect to a smartphone.
2
Select [
] on the screen of "Image App".
The recorded images are saved in the camera.
Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
∫ Playing back the camera's images on the smartphone/tablet
1
Connect to a smartphone.
2
Select [
] on the screen of "Image App".
You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the
icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images
stored in the camera, select [LUMIX].
3
Touch an image to enlarge it.
When sending images to PC
Motion pictures cannot be played back.
Sending an image each
Sending selected
time a recording is
images
made
∫ Saving the camera's images in the smartphone/tablet
1
Connect to a smartphone.
2
Select [
] on the screen of "Image App".
3
Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it.
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/iPad
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Please set on your smartphone
Please scan the QR code using "Image App",
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
SSID
Setting up a connection to a PC
SSID:
Password:
QR code
Creating a destination folder for images
Cancel
You can connect the camera to a PC via a wireless access point and send pictures and
motion pictures recorded with the camera to the PC.
Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to
32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters.
An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
(For Windows)
Supported OS: Windows Vista
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Example: Windows 7
1
Select a destination folder, then right-click.
2
Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
Wi-Fi
(For Mac)
Wi-Fi
Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9
0123456789ABC
Example: OS X v10.8
1
Select a destination folder, then click the following items:
[File] > [Get Info]
2
Enable sharing of the folder.
are not required from the second time on.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
Sending images to the PC
You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC.
The connection methods described in this manual are examples. For details on other
connection methods, refer to "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)".
Preparations:
If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also
Please set on your smartphone
need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection].
Please scan the QR code using "Image App",
1
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
Press [Wi-Fi].
SSID:
Password:
QR code
Cancel
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3
Press 3/4 to select the sending method.
Sending an image each time you record it ([Send
Images While Recording])
Available file format: JPEG
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the
Camera])
Please set on your smartphone
Please scan the QR code using "Image App",
Available file format: JPEG/MP4
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
SSID
4
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
SSID:
Password:
5
Password
Select the connection method.
Cancel
Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)].
Wi-Fi
0123456789ABC
3 Press and hold the WPS button of the wireless
access point until it switches to WPS mode.
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On the camera, perform the operation that matches your purpose.
[Send Images While Recording]
1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder.
2 Take a picture with the camera.
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]
1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder.
2 Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then select the images you want to send.
When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter
the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in
those folders.
If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your PC.
When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space
(blank character), etc., it may not be recognized correctly. If a connection attempt fails, we
recommend that you change the computer name (or NetBIOS name) to the one consisting of
only alphanumeric characters, with a maximum of 15 characters.
Transferring images to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied)
1
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
PC
USB Connection Cable
2
Press 4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
3
Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.
When the image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.
∫ Playback and editing on a PC
Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product.
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To play back or edit still pictures, use standard software.
To play back motion pictures, use the following software:
QuickTime/iTunes, provided by Apple
(Software supporting MP4 format is required.)
If software is not installed on your PC, download it from the website of the software provider.
For information on how to use software, contact the software provider.
Troubleshooting
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu.
The charging lamp blinks.
This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low.
> Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and
the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and
LED lighting fixture.
This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the monitor during recording.
This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors. It
appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding
areas, but this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in still pictures or motion pictures.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
(General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection)
Try [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu.
Select a function
Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.
Remote Shooting & View
Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency
Send Images While Recording
operated nearby?
Send Images Stored in the Camera
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away
from the device.
When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start
Cancel
Select
Set
or the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio waves may be adversely affected.
In such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move the camera away from
the metal surface.
(About a wireless access point)
Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.
The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio
Connect to the
Via Network
network (AP)
wave condition.
Move this unit closer to the wireless access point.
Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point.
Change the direction of this unit.
Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point.
Cancel
OK
Perform the [Manual Input].
(Example)
It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point.
> Check the settings of the wireless access point.
> When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast, the wireless
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to start the connection or
enable the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless
access point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.)
Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using
the 5 GHz band?
> The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is
recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible.
It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone.
It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the
smartphone, but it is not a malfunction.
Transmission of the image fails midway.
Is the size of the image too large?
> Reduce the size of the still picture, then transmit.
> Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
Please refer to "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" for details.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source:
DC 5 V
Power Consumption:
1.5 W (When recording)
1.0 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
16,000,000 pixels
pixels
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
Image sensor
1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels,
This socket is also used
Primary color filter
when charging the battery.
Lens
Optical 20k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 86.0 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm)
Wide: F3.3 to F8.0
Tele: F6.4 to F8.0
Image stabilizer
Optical method
Focus range
Normal
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/2.0 m (6.6 feet) (Tele)
to ¶
Macro/
3 cm (0.098 feet) (Wide)/1.0 m (3.3 feet)
Intelligent auto/
(Tele) to ¶
Motion picture
[5k to 8k is 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Scene Mode
There may be differences in the above
settings.
Shutter system
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum Illumination
Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th
of a second)
Shutter speed
4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Exposure (AE)
Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/
Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
Metering mode
Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
Monitor
3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
(Approx. 1,040,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone
Monaural
Speaker
Monaural
Recording media
Built-in Memory (Approx. 78 MB)/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)/DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures
MP4
Audio compression
AAC
format
Interface
Digital
"USB 2.0" (High Speed)
Analog video
NTSC
Audio
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI]
microHDMI Type D
Dimensions
Approx. 107.9 mm (W)k59.9 mm (H)k32.1 mm (D)
(excluding the
[4.25q(W)k2.36q(H)k1.26q(D)]
projecting parts)
Mass (weight)
Approx. 249 g/0.55 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 223 g/0.49 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity
10%RH to 80%RH
Language select
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Wireless transmitter
Compliance standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency range used
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
(central frequency)
Encryption method
Wi-Fi compliant WPA
TM
/WPA2
TM
Access method
Infrastructure mode
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-BCM13PP):
Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity:
3.6 V/1250 mAh
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or,
(3) open source software
The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET]
> [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [MENU/SET].
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
iPhoto, iTunes, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Google Inc.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance
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The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification mark
of Wi-Fi Alliance
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.
"Wi-Fi
®
" is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
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.
"Wi-Fi Protected Setup™", "WPA™", and "WPA2™" are
trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance
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QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE
INCORPORATED.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard
("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
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