Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

							Preparations
Charging batteryVQT4T08
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 ■Recording motion pictures
[Rec Format][AVCHD] [MP4]
[Rec Quality][FHD/60p] [FHD/60i] [FHD/30p]
Available recording time Approx. 75 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min
Actual available recording time
*Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min
*  The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom.
 ●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS30
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen • You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates 
larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 
29
 minutes 59 seconds.)  • If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can continuously  record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
 ■Viewing pictures
Playback time  Approx. 210 min
 ●The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions.
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.    
						

							Preparations
Inserting and removing the card (optional)
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 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 • Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide to the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery doorRelease lever
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Insert the card all the way
 • Push in until it clicks.
Card (Check orientation)
Do not touch the terminals on 
the back of the card.
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
 ■To remove card
Press the center of the 
card
PressPull out    
						

							Preparations
Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
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Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
 ■Built-in memory  
(approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS30
(approx. 70 MB) DMC-ZS27
 ●You can store only still pictures. DMC-ZS30 ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→157) ●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 CapacityNotes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type 
of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html •Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for 
recording motion pictures.
 • Only the cards listed on the left with the given  capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
*  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
 • Latest information:  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/  
(This site is available in English only.)
 ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such 
as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn of f the camera or 
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied), AC adaptor (optional), or DC coupler 
(optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity . The 
card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the 
operation again.
 ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device.  (→66)
 ●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data 
to be damaged).Switch    
						

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)VQT4T08
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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).
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity  
(switch with [Remaining Disp.]  (→61))
Displayed when no card is inserted  
(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
 ■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size]Built-in memory
2 GB32 GB 64 GBDMC-ZS30DMC-ZS27
 18M1 12 2704420 8820
 5M3 29 65010620 21490
 0.3M67 460 10050 162960 247150
 • When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.    
						

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)VQT4T08
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 ■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality]2 GB32 GB 64 GB
[FHD/60p] 8m00s2h31m00s 5h07m00s
[FHD/60i] [HD/60p] 14m00s
4h10m00s 8h26m00s
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
[FHD/30p] –12m01s 3h22m56s 6h50m54s
[HD/30p] –22m56s 6h27m26s 13h04m28s
[VGA/30p] –   
DMC-ZS30
50m30s 14h12m41s 28h46m30s
2m09s 
DMC-ZS27
 • The time displayed in the table is the total time.
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen • You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger 
files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 
59 seconds.)  • If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can continuously  record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
 ●When map data is copied to a memory card, the number of recordable pictures and 
recording time will decrease. DMC-ZS30 (→180)    
						

							Preparations
Setting the clock
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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button
The camera is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed
Press   to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display format), and press 
  to set
 • To cancel → Press [] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press [] button.
DMC-ZS30Go to step .
DMC-ZS27The clock setting procedure is completed with step .
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Setting the clockVQT4T08
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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].
 • For details about [Auto Clock Set] (→168)
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press  
[MENU/SET]
Press   to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
City or area 
name Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) 
 ●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo 
studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date 
Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. 
 ●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on 
the screen of the camera.
To change time setting
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.
 • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed,  provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu
 • For details about how to set the menu  (→54)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  - . (→26))    
						

							Basics
Sequence of operations
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Basics
1
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera
2
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.  (→34)
[Program AE] ModeTake pictures with automatic shutter 
speed and aperture value settings. 
(→30)
[Aperture-Priority] ModeDetermine aperture, then record pictures. 
(→82)
[Shutter-Priority] ModeDetermine shutter speed, then record 
pictures. (→83)
[Manual Exposure] ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed, 
then record pictures. (→84)
[Custom] ModeRecord pictures using pre-registered 
settings. (→104)
[Panorama Shot] Mode
Record panorama pictures. (→92)
[Scene Mode] Take pictures using Scene modes.  (→95)
[Creative Control] ModeTake pictures by selecting your preferred 
picture effect. (→85)
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Sequence of operationsVQT4T08
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3
Aim the camera and shoot
 ■Taking still pictures
 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
  Press the motion picture button again to 
finish recording
Motion picture button
Shutter button
Microphones
 ■Holding the camera
Flash
Hand  
strap AF Assist Lamp
 • To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands 
keeping your arms close to your body while 
standing with your feet slightly apart.
 • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.
 • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
 • Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed. 
 ●We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
4
Play back pictures
  Press the Playback button
  View pictures  (→45)
Drag the screen to select 
picture
 • Touch  to play back motion 
pictures, panorama pictures 
etc.
5
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera    
						

							Basics
Taking pictures with your own settings   
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Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. 
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Set to  ([Program AE] Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway  
(press lightly to focus) Press fully  
(press the button all the way to record)
 ●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], 
a tripod, or [Self Timer].
 ●If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you 
do not have appropriate exposure. You should either 
use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set 
[Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.Jitter alert 
display
Aperture value Shutter speed