Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.
DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1
Before use, please read these instructions completely. All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only.
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.

GC GJ SG GH

M0209KZ1039

VQT1Z96-1

Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 C or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Information for Your Safety
How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

Figure B

Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse (5 ampere)

VQT1Z96 (ENG)

(ENG) VQT1Z96

About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNITS VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional). (DMC-TZ7GC/DMC-TZ7GJ/DMC-ZS3GH) Ensure that the AC adaptor and Multi Conversion Adaptor are purchased as a set. The camera is not available if you use only either of them. Some accessories cannot be available in some countries or area.

When in use

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on. Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS3/DMC-ZS1. The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3. Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at the end of descriptions, etc. (Example) Functions available in the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only: Functions available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 only:

Contents

Before use

Before use... 7

Read first..7 To prevent damage and faults..7

Basics

Basic shooting operation. 17
Holding the camera/ Direction detection function..18 Mode dial...18

Read first

Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully.
To prevent damage and faults
Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure
Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.) Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
Standard Accessories.. 8 Names of parts.. 9

Cursor button..9

Basic shooting operation

Preparations

Charging battery.. 10 Inserting battery and card. 12
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory).13 Remaining battery and memory capacity.13
Holding the camera/ Direction detection function..20 Mode dial...20
We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card.
Taking picture with automatic settings.. 21
Face Detection and Face Recognition.23 AF TRACKING..23
Taking pictures with your own settings.. 24

Align focus for desired composition.25
Certain pictures cannot be played back
Pictures edited on a computer Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on other cameras)
Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects This camera is not waterproof.
Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.) Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.
Setting the clock.. 14 Using menus.. 15

Menu type...16

Taking pictures/ motion pictures with zoom.. 26 Taking pictures with flash. 27 Taking images with self-timer. 28 Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY).. 29 Deleting pictures.. 30
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures.30
Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited: Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent Copying onto networks
Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity
When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use. If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions. If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Others

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)... 31 Specifications.. 32
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

Unit temperature

The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.) This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera.

Left cursor button ()

Self-timer (P.28)

Down cursor button ()

Macro mode AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.23)
Exposure compensation Auto bracket Multi aspect 2 White balance fine adjustment
CD-ROM Software Install software on your computer to use it.
Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.13) Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

Right cursor button ()

Flash (P.27)
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3. 1 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural). 2 This is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1. 3 The size in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 is different. 4 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 does not have this button. (ENG) VQT1Z96

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Use the dedicated charger and battery. This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and this function is compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E). (Batteries not compatible with this function cannot be used.)

The battery life

Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures Approx. 150 min Approx. 160 min By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

Finish

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing pictures in digital photo centre or when using TEXT STAMP. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the camera screen.
When the REC/PLAY switch is set to , menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button.
Settings display may vary according to items.

Using menus (Continued)

Menu type
REC menu MOTION PICTURE menu
Changing image preferences Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size.
Please set the clock before shooting (P.14).
Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

REC menu

Shutter button

Set to

: Pictures and motion pictures can be taken. MOTION PICTURE menu Status indicator Motion picture button Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button. : The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back.
Set to the desired recording mode
Making the camera more convenient to use Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds. Viewing recorded pictures Choose a playback type to see slideshows or just your favourite pictures.

SETUP menu

Aim the camera and shoot

PLAYBACK MODE menu

Taking still pictures Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button Press halfway (Adjust the focus) Press and hold the shutter button to take picture

Press fully

Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button
Press the motion picture button to start recording
Using your pictures Make settings for using the images you have taken, including protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).

PLAYBACK menu

Press the motion picture button again to finish recording
Motion pictures cannot be recorded in (CLIPBOARD mode).
Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1, see P.19.
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Flash AF assist lamp Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. Do not touch the lens. Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.9) Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range. Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in playback. (Only when ROTATE DISP. is set to ON) Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback. Shutter button

In addition to automatic scene detection, INTELLIGENT ISO , I.EXPOSURE, and BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION will operate automatically. The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode. (REC menu): PICTURE SIZE 1, BURST, COLOR MODE 1, FACE RECOG. 1 (MOTION PICTURE menu) : REC MODE, REC QUALITY 1, COLOR MODE 1 (SETUP menu 2): CLOCK SET, WORLD TIME, BEEP 1, LANGUAGE 1 Items that may be set differ from other recording modes. 2 Other items in the SETUP menu will reflect settings made in other recording modes. According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject. Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate recording mode. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with i NIGHT SCENERY and i NIGHT PORTRAIT. When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) e.g. Face too large i PORTRAIT becomes i MACRO with i NIGHT SCENERY, shutter speed can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera. The settings for the following functions are fixed. AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. GUIDE LINE: WHITE BALANCE: AWB QUALITY: (Fine) STABILIZER: AUTO AF MODE: (Face detection) 1 AF ASSIST LAMP: ON METERING MODE: (Multiple) PRE AF: Q-AF 1 (11-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised The following functions cannot be used. HISTOGRAM, EXPOSURE, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , WB ADJUST., DIGITAL ZOOM, MIN. SHTR SPEED, AUDIO REC.

AF TRACKING

Even if a subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue to keep it in focus.
Set AF MODE to AF tracking
To cancel AF tracking Pressagain.

AF tracking frame

Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.
To cancel AF Lock Press. The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).
AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)
Face recognition will be inactive while using AF tracking.
Taking pictures with your own settings

NORMAL PICTURE mode

Mode: Using REC menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.
Shutter button Zoom lever Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.
First adjust focus according to subject
Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast. Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter. When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture. We recommend using the Face detection function when taking pictures of people.

Hold down halfway AF area

(NORMAL PICTURE mode)

To use zoom

(P.26) (P.27)

Return to desired composition Take a picture
Focus display (when focus aligned: flashing illuminated) Press fully AF area
AF area (Aligns focus with subject; when complete: red/white green) Press fully
When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image stabilizer, a tripod, or the self-timer. If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change SENSITIVITY settings.

Aperture value

Jitter alert display
The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus display

Focus range
Shutter speed (ENG) VQT1Z96
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom
Mode: You can zoom in up to 12 times with optical zoom, and up to 21.4 times with Extra optical zoom (pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use digital zoom to zoom in even further.
Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.
Taking pictures with flash

Display FLASH

Zoom In/Out
Restore Turn to W side Enlarge Turn to T side Focus range

Select the desired type

Zoom bar

Zoom ratio (approx.)

Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly turn slightly Zoom quickly turn completely Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Stand at least 1 m away when using flash to take pictures of infants.
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with.
Uses Normal use Taking pictures of subjects in dark places
Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)
Automatically switches to optical zoom when using maximum picture size, and to extra optical zoom (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for extra optical zoom.) Optical zoom p Extra optical zoom

Zoom bar ( displayed)

Max. enlargement: 12 x
Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x (Varies according to picture size.)
Maximum zoom ratios by picture size
Optical zoom PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement 10 M 9.5 M 9M 12 x 10 M 9M 7.5 M 12 x 7M 6.5 M 6M 14.3 x 7M 6M 5.5 M 14.3 x 5M 4.5 M 4.5 M 17.1 x 5M 4.5 M 3.5 M 17.1 x 3M Extra optical zoom 3M 3M 2.5 M 2M 2.5 M 2M 21.4 x 2M 2.5 M 2M 21.4 x 0.3 M

1 When

Type, operations AUTO Automatically judges whether or not to flash AUTO/RED-EYE reduction 1 Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) FORCED FLASH ON Always flash FORCED ON/RED-EYE reduction 1 (For PARTY and CANDLE LIGHT scene modes only) Always flash (reduce red-eye) SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction 1 Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures) FORCED FLASH OFF Never flash
Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended) Places where flash use is prohibited
digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)? If, for example, set to 3M (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 10 M (equivalent to 10.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.
Shutter speeds are as follows: , , , : 1/- 1/2000th , : 1/8 2, 3 - 1/2000th 2 Varies according to MIN. SHTR SPEED setting. 3 Max. 1/4 sec. when INTELLIGENT ISO in use; max. 1 sec. when STABILIZER set to OFF or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, SCENE MODE, zoom position.
Taking images with self-timer
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.
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)
REC/PLAY switch: When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode.) Zoom lever

Display SELFTIMER Set to

Select time duration

Scroll through pictures

File number Displayed for approx. 5 sec. Picture number/ Total pictures Previous Next

Take an image

DISPLAY
Press fully the shutter button to start recording after the preset time.
To enlarge (playback zoom)
Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards. (Only file numbers change while held down; picture is displayed when released) Scroll speed increases the longer you press. (Speed may vary according to playback conditions) If file number is not displayed, press display button. After the final picture, display returns to the first picture. Some pictures edited on computer may not be able to be viewed on this camera. If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to while the power is on, the lens barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

Turn to T side

To cancel while in operation Press MENU/SET Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)
Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x To reduce zoom Turn lever towards W side Move zoom position
When set to BURST, three pictures are taken. When set to the FLASH BURST scene mode, five pictures are taken. Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully here. After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF assist lamp. This function cannot be used in the UNDERWATER and HI-SPEED BURST scene modes, or in (MOTION PICTURE mode). In some modes, only 2SEC. or only 10SEC. may be selected. INTELLIGENT AUTO mode: 10SEC. CLIPBOARD mode, SELF PORTRAIT scene mode: 2SEC.

Deleting pictures

REC/PLAY switch: Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

Set to Press to delete displayed picture

For Windows

1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. 3 Double click the TZ7_ZS3_TZ6_ZS1 Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop.

Select YES

DISPLAY Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMWAC5G; optional). Do not turn off the power during deletion.
When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Follow the instructions below for your OS to install it. If using Windows 2000 SP2 or later/XP/Vista Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. If using Windows 98/98SE/Me Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

Select type of deletion
To use DELETE ALL go to step

Delete

To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\ folder. When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
Select the pictures to delete
(Repeat) To release Press DISPLAY again
Picture selected To cancel press MENU/SET. May take time depending on number of pictures deleted. ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE) may be selected in DELETE ALL when FAVORITE is set to ON and pictures have been registered.

For Macintosh

1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the MANUAL folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. 3 Double click the PDF file to open it.
Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: Protected pictures Card switch is in LOCK position. Pictures not of DCF standard (P.29) Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to. To delete all data including protected images, perform FORMAT.

LCD monitor

Specifications DMC-TZ7/ DMC-ZS3
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus Focus range Normal/Motion picture Macro/Intelligent Auto/ Clipboard Scene mode Shutter system Motion picture recording 50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to 3 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to (2 m unless max.T) There may be difference in above settings. Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter AVCHD Lite 1280 x 720 pixels 50p recordings (Only when using an SD Memory Card) CCD output is at 25fps Approx. 17 Mbps/Approx. 13 Mbps/Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR), with stereo audio Motion JPEG 1280 x 720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30 frames/second with stereo audio 2.3 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 1.8 pictures/second (Unlimited) Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions) AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - to 1/2000 th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set AUTO (Programme AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W 10,100,000 pixels 1/2.33 CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels Primary colour filter Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Max. 4 x Max. 21.4 x Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

3.0 low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Stereo Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels / 2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels ] When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3776 x 2520 pixels / 3168 x 2112 pixels / 2656 x 1768 pixels / 2112 x 1408 pixels / 2048 x 1360 pixels ] When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3968 x 2232 pixels / 3328 x 1872 pixels / 2784 x 1568 pixels / 2208 x 1248 pixels / 1920 x 1080 pixels
Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture
Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still pictures with audio Motion pictures Interface Terminal Dimensions (excluding the projection part) Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity
1280 x 720 pixels / 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (stereo) HDMI: HDMI mini cable (type C) AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin) Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206 With card and battery: Approx. C to 40 C 10 % to 80 %
Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode
Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A66B (DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-ZS3GH), DE-A66E (DMC-TZ7SG)): Information for your safety
Output Input CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A (DMC-TZ7(GC/GJ), DMC-ZS3GH) 100 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A (DMC-TZ7SG)
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity (Minimum) 3.6 V / 895 mAh
Specifications DMC-TZ6/ DMC-ZS1
Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.2 W When playing back: 0.6 W 10,100,000 pixels 1/2.5 CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels Primary colour filter Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Max. 4 x Max. 21.4 x Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom Face detection/AF tracking/11-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

2.7 amorphous silicon TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm to 5.3 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3648 x 2736 pixels / 3072 x 2304 pixels / 2560 x 1920 pixels / 2048 x 1536 pixels / 1600 x 1200 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3648 x 2432 pixels / 3072 x 2048 pixels / 2560 x 1712 pixels / 2048 x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3648 x 2056 pixels / 3072 x 1728 pixels / 2560 x 1440 pixels / 1920 x 1080 pixels
Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus
Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still pictures with audio Motion pictures Interface
848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composit (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) AV/DIGITAL/MULTI: Dedicated jack (14 pin) Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.8 mm (D) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 206 With card and battery: Approx. C to 40 C 10 % to 80 %
Focus range Normal/Motion picture Macro/Intelligent Auto/ Clipboard Scene mode Shutter system Motion picture recording 50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to 3 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to (2 m unless max.T) There may be difference in above settings. Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter 848 x 480 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels / 320 x 240 pixels ( Only when using an SD Memory Card) 30 frames/second with audio
Terminal Dimensions (excluding the projection part) Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity
Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority) Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory, immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions) AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 - to 1/2000 th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set AUTO (Programme AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot 2.5 pictures/second (Burst), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).

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Output Input CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A
ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode
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LUMIX Digital Cameras - Super Zoom - DMC-TZ7 - Specification - UK & Ireland

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LUMIX Super Zoom Digital Camera 12x Optical Zoom 25mm Ultra Wide-angle LEICA DC Lens HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite with Dolby Stereo Digital Creator Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Face Recognition and Movie iA Mode Large 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot High-resolution Intelligent LCD with Wide-viewing Angle Venus Engine HD with HDMI Compatibility and VIERA Link View Angles

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Camera Effective Pixels Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter Aperture Optical Zoom Focal Length Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Lens 2-Speed Zoom Optical Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom Focusing Area Focus Range Display AF Assist Lamp Focus AF Metering Shutter Speed 10.1 Megapixels 1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Colour Filter F3.3 - 4.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T)) 12x f=4.1-49.2mm (25-300mm in 35mm equiv.) 14.3x (4:3 / 7M), 17.1x (4:3 / 5M), 21.4x (under 3M) LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 10 elements in 8 groups / (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lens) Yes MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) 4x / ( Max. 48.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) / (Max.85.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard : Wide 3cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity Yes Yes Normal / Macro, Continuous AF (On / Off), AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (On / Off) Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot 8-1/2000 sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) / Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.

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Intelligent Scene Selector Intelligent Exposure AF Tracking Digital Red Eye Correction File Format AVCHD Lite REC Mode Switch One-Touch Movie Button Mode Dial Still Image Scene Mode Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro), & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro) Photo & Movie Photo Photo Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) / Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) + QuickTime / Motion picture: AVCHD Lite, QuickTime Motion JPEG NTSC / PAL (Depends on Region) [Recording] / [Playback] Yes Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN1, MySCN2, SCN, Clipboard Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, / Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, / Hi-Speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, / Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, / Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater, High Sensitivity / (Activated by selecting Still Picture Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Picture Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode) Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6.0 frames/sec (image priority) approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) 1.8 frames/sec [4:3] VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [16:9] WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [HD Movie] 1280x720, NTSC Mode: NTSC model: 60p(CCD output is 30p) / PAL model: 50p(CCD output is 25p) (AVCHD Lite, SH: 17Mbps / H:13Mbps / L:9Mbps ) / 30fps (Motion JPEG) Program AE 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode) '+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames Yes Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 [4:3] 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 3776 x 2520 (9.5M) / 3168x2112 (6.5M EZ / 2656x1768 (4.5M EZ) / 2112x1408 (3M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / [16:9] 3968 x 2232 (9M) / 3328x1872 (6M EZ) / 2784x1568 (4.5M EZ) / 2208x1248 2.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) Fine / Standard Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (10steps, except for auto set) / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Panorama Assist mode Yes Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm 5 sec Max. 10sec Yes Yes (2 patterns) 1sec, 2sec, Hold, Zoom Yes No / Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2sec / 10sec

Movie Scene Mode

Continuous Shooting Mode
Unlimited consecutive shooting Motion Picture Recording
Exposure Exposure Compensation Backlight Compensation Auto (AE) Bracketing Multi-Aspect Light Metering ISO Sensitivity Aspect Ratio Still Picture Recording
Image Quality White Balance
Quick Menu Colour Mode Still Image with Audio Recording Audio Dubbing Real-time histogram Composition Guide line Auto Review Review Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Macro Zoom Orientation Detector Scene Mode Help Screen Self Timer

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Focus Icon Select Yes (in Face Recognition only)

Playback

Playback Mode Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback Calender Display / Dual-Image Playback Set Favorites / Rotate Image Playback Still Images with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Delete Image DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling Copy / Title Edit/ Text Stamp PictBridge Support Normal Playback, Slideshow, Mode Playback, Category Playback, Favourites Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x Yes / No Yes / No Yes Yes (Motion JPEG / AVCHD Lite) All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture Only / Favourites / Category / BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) Yes Single / Multi / All / All except Favourites Yes / Yes Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes Yes / Yes / Yes Single / Multi / All / Favourites / DPOF
OSD language Viera Link HDMI Output Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date / World Time Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish Yes Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 576p (PAL) / 480p (NTSC) Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Yes Yes Yes / Yes

Others

LCD Monitor Built-in-Flash Recording Media Built-in-Memory Microphone / Speaker Interface 3.0" TFT LCD Display (460K dots) / Field of View : approx. 100%, Wide Viewing Angle / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto) Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) approx. 40MB Stereo / Yes miniHDMI, USB2.0 High speed / AV Output (NTSC/PAL or NTSC only) / DC Input (requires optional Multi Conversion Adapter)

General

Power Battery life (approx.) Included Software Standard Accessories Dimensions(W x H x D) Weight ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 895mAh) (Included) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 HD Edition / ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) / USB Driver, QuickTime Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case / AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable / Hand Strap, CD-ROM 103.3 x 59.6 x 32.8 mm (4.07 x 2.35 x 1.29 in) Approx. 206g (0.45 lb) Approx. 229g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.50 lb)

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