Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5 Owners Manual

							 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GF5
VQT4G00
F0412YS0 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names and Functions of Components ...... 7
About the Lens ........................................ 12
Preparation
Changing the Lens .................................. 13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................. 16
Charging the Battery ............................... 17• Charging ........................................... 17
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 19
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 22
About the Card ........................................ 23 • About cards that can be used with 
this unit ............................................. 23
• Approximate number of recordable  pictures and available recording 
time ................................................... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 27 • Changing the Clock Setting .............. 28
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 29
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 31• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .......... 31 Taking a Still picture ................................32
• How to set focus when taking a still 
picture (AFS/AFF/AFC) .....................32
• Taking a Still picture ..........................34
• Taking pictures using the Touch 
Shutter function .................................35
• Switching the Information Displayed  on the recording screen ....................36
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............37 • 
Recording with Camera-Recommended 
Effects ...............................................40
Easily adjust and record
(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ....................41
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control 
Function...................................................43
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode) ..................45
Recording Motion Picture ........................47 • How to set focus when recording a 
motion picture (Continuous AF) ........47
• Recording Motion Picture ..................48
• 
Recording still pictures while recording 
motion pictures..................................50
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ....51 • Playing Back Pictures .......................51
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen .....................54
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............55
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion  Picture ...............................................57
Deleting Pictures .....................................58
Setting the Menu .....................................60 • Setting menu items ...........................60
• Setting the menu screen 
background .......................................63
Setting the Quick Menu ...........................65
About the Setup Menu.............................67 
						

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Recording
Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 74
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 76• Zooming using touch operations ....... 78
Taking Pictures using the Flash .............. 79 • Switching to the appropriate flash 
setting ............................................... 79
Compensating the Exposure ................... 83
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 84
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 86
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......... 88
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ............. 90
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 96
Adjusting the White Balance ................... 99
Using the function button ...................... 103
• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) .................................. 105
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and 
Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)....... 106
• 
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for  suitable exposure (One Push AE)..... 107
Taking Pictures by Specifying the 
Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................ 108 • Aperture-priority AE ........................ 108
• Shutter-priority AE ........................... 109
• Manual Exposure Mode .................. 110
Taking Pictures that match the Scene 
being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) .... 112 • [Clear Portrait] ................................. 114
• [Silky Skin] ...................................... 114
• [Backlit Softness] ............................ 114
• [Clear in Backlight] .......................... 115
• [Relaxing Tone] ............................... 115
• [Sweet Childs Face] ....................... 115
• [Distinct Scenery] ............................ 116
• [Bright Blue Sky] ............................. 116
• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ................. 116
• [Vivid Sunset Glow] ......................... 116 • [Glistening Water]............................117
• [Clear Nightscape] ...........................117
• [Cool Night Sky] ..............................117
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ............118
• [Artistic Nightscape] ........................118
• [Glittering Illuminations] ...................118
• [Clear Night Portrait]........................119
• [Soft Image of a Flower] ..................119
• [Appetizing Food] ............................120
• [Cute Dessert] .................................120
• [Freeze Animal Motion] ...................121
• [Clear Sports Shot] ..........................121
• [Monochrome] .................................121
Taking Pictures with different image 
effects (Creative Control Mode) ............122 • [Expressive].....................................125
• [Retro] .............................................125
• [High Key]........................................125
• [Low Key] ........................................125
• [Sepia] .............................................126
• [Dynamic Monochrome] ..................126
• [Impressive Art] ...............................126
• [High Dynamic] ................................126
• [Cross Process] ...............................127
• [Toy Effect] ......................................127
• [Miniature Effect] .............................128
• [Soft Focus] .....................................130
• [Star Filter].......................................130
• [One Point Color] .............................130
Taking Pictures in Custom Set ..............132 • Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) .........132
• Recording using registered custom  set ...................................................133
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function.................................................134
Entering Text .........................................138 
						

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Using the [Rec] Menu............................ 139• [Photo Style].................................... 139
• [Aspect Ratio].................................. 141
• [Picture Size] ................................... 141
• [Quality] ........................................... 142
• [Sensitivity] ...................................... 143
• [ISO Limit Set] ................................. 144
• [ISO Increments] ............................. 144
• [Extended ISO]................................ 144
• [Face Recog.].................................. 144
• [Profile Setup] ................................. 145
• [Focus Mode] .................................. 146
• [Quick AF] ....................................... 146
• [Metering Mode] .............................. 146
• [Flash] ............................................. 147
• [Red-Eye Removal] ......................... 147
• [i.Resolution] ................................... 147
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control).................................. 148
• [Long Shtr NR] ................................ 148
• [Shading Comp.] ............................. 148
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] .............................. 149
• [Digital Zoom] .................................. 149
• [Burst Rate] ..................................... 149
• [Auto Bracket] ................................. 149
• [Self Timer]...................................... 149
• [Color Space] .................................. 150
• [Stabilizer] ....................................... 150
• [Recommended Filter] ..................... 150
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ........... 151 • [Rec Mode]...................................... 151
• [Rec Quality] ................................... 152
• [Continuous AF] .............................. 152
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] .............................. 153
• [Wind Cut] ....................................... 153
• [Mic Level Disp.].............................. 153
• [Mic Level Adj.]................................ 153
• [Flkr Decrease]................................ 153
Using the [Custom] Menu...................... 154
Playback/Editing
Using the [Playback] Menu....................160 • [2D/3D Settings] ..............................160
• [Slide Show] ....................................160
• [Playback Mode]..............................162
• [Title Edit] ........................................163
• [Text Stamp] ....................................164
• [Video Divide] ..................................166
• [Resize] ...........................................167
• [Cropping]........................................168
• [Rotate]............................................168
• [Favorite] .........................................169
• [Print Set] ........................................170
• [Protect] ...........................................171
• [Face Rec Edit]................................172
Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures .............................173
Playing Back Pictures on a TV 
Screen ...................................................177• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ...............179
Saving still pictures and motion pictures 
on your PC ............................................181
Saving still pictures and motion pictures 
on a Recorder........................................185
Printing the Pictures ..............................186
Others
Optional accessories .............................190
LCD Monitor Display .............................191
Cautions for Use....................................194
Message Display ...................................201
Troubleshooting.....................................203 
						

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Before Use
Before UseCare of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in 
the following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, 
sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space 
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may 
not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as 
when using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital 
camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision 
apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor 
is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the am bient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD 
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of 
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).•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. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash  (P79)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P88)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P156)
4 Lens fitting mark (P14)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button  (P13)
8 Flash open button  (P79)
9 Touch screen/LCD monitor  (P10)
10 Playback button (P51 , 55)
11 [Q.MENU/Fn1] button  (P65, 103) /
Delete/Return button  (P58, 62)
12 [MENU/SET] button (P11 , 60)
13 Control dial  (P11)
14 Cursor buttons  (P11)
3 /Exposure Compensation button  (P41, 83, 
108,  109, 110)
1 /WB (White Balance)  (P99)
2 /AF Mode button (P90)
4 /[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the 
user to select between the following options.
Single  (P34)/Burst  (P84)/Auto bracket  (P86)/Self-timer  (P88)
15 [DISP.] button (P36 , 54)123
45 67
8
91015
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16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
17 [HDMI] socket  (P177)
18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P177, 182 , 185, 
186)
19 Stereo microphone  (P153)
•
Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make it difficult to 
record sound.
20 Shutter button  (P34)
21 Motion picture button  (P48)
22 Speaker  (P68)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make it difficult to hear 
sound.
23 Focus distance reference mark  (P98)
24 Intelligent Auto button  (P37)
25 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P27)
26 Status indicator  (P27)
27 Tripod receptacle (P200)
28 Card/Battery door  (P22)
29 DC coupler cover •
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC 
adaptor (optional) are used.  (P190)
Do not attempt to use the AC adaptor in 
other devices.
30 Release lever  (P22)
16
17
18
2322 24 252120
19
26
LOCK
OPEN
28 29 3027 
						

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Before Use
∫Lens
H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/
F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
H-H014
(LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)
31 Lens surface
32 Zoom lever  (P76)
33 Focus lever (P96)
34 Contact point
35 Lens fitting mark (P14)
36 Focus ring  (P96)
37 Tele
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring (P76)
34 35
3332313637 38 39 34 3531
34 35
3631 
						

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This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.Note
•
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the 
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair 
visibility or operability.)
•If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used,  a 
little extra pressure  may be required if you notice that the 
touch screen is not responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the 
touch screen operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, 
such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “LCD Monitor Display” 
on  P191 .
Touch screen
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch screen.Drag
A movement without releasing the touch 
screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
screen.
•
When selecting features using the touch 
screen, be sure to touch the center of the 
desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate 
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next 
image during playback, etc.