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•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity 
or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
•Is the flash closed?
>Open the flash.
•When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated.
>Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [EFC].
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.
>Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
•Is the card inserted?•Is there a picture on the card?•Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC?
If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.
>It is recommended to use the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
write pictures from PC to card.
•Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback?
>Change to [Normal Play].
•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which  has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
•Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge?
> To delete such pictures, make a backup of the data and format the card.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene.
Recording motion pictures is not possible.
The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise.
The flash is not activated.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black.
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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment?
In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound 
quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible 
with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly.
∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby?
>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 or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
∫ 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 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.
> Perform the [Manual Connection].
•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 ar e 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.
•When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not be possible.
[Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen.
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other 
equipment.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
Images cannot be transmitted to a PC.
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•Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.•Is the size of the image too large?
>Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide].
•File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination.
•Capacity or number of images in the web service is full.
>Login to “LUMIX CLUB”, and check the status of the destination on the web service link settings.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV?>Connect the camera to the TV with the AV  cable (optional), or with the HDMI micro cable, 
and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.
•Is it connected properly with the HDMI micro cable?•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]?
>If the input channel does not switch automatically, use the remote control for the TV to switch it.
>Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn this unit off and on.
> Set [HDAVI Control] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On].
(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
•If the camera is shaken, it may cause the shutter to close. This is not a malfunction. Do not put 
your finger in the mount. Turning on the camera will re-open the shutter.
•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off,  and it is 
not a malfunction.
•The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustm ent of the aperture, is heard when the brightness 
has changed due to, for example, zooming or the move ment of the camera. This is not a malfunction. 
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
>[Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset the clock. (P17)
Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be transmitted.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
VIERA Link does not work.
The shutter remains closed when the camera is turned off (including Sleep Mode).
There is a sound from lens unit.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera Body (DMC-GM1):
Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
1.5 W (When playing back)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
Camera effective 
pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Image sensor 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 16,840,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Digital Zoom Max. 4k
Extended Tele 
Conversion When taking still pictures:
Max. 2
k (When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] 
is selected.)
When recording motion pictures:
2.4 k/3.6 k/4.8 k
Focus Auto Focus/Manual Focus,
Face Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Pinpoint (Touch focus area selection 
possible)
Shutter type Electronically-controlled, single curtain focal-plane shutter/
Electronic shutter
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Burst recordingBurst speed Mechanical shutter:
5 pictures/second (High speed),
4 pictures/second (Middle speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)
Electronic shutter:
40 pictures/second (Super high speed),
10 pictures/second (High speed),
4 pictures/second (Middle speed),
2 pictures/second (Low speed)
Number of 
recordable pictures Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files)
Depends on the capacity of the card
(when there are no RAW files)
ISO sensitivity 
(Standard Output 
Sensitivity) AUTO/ /125
¢/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
(1/3 EV step change possible)
¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/30th of a second)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
Shutter speed 60 seconds to 1/500th of a second (Mechanical shutter)
1 seconds to 1/16000th of a second (Electronic shutter)
Taking still pictures during motion picture recording:
Motion picture priorities: 1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second
Still picture priorities: 60 seconds to 1/16000th of a second
Metering range EV 0 to EV 18
White Balance Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent 
lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set
Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE 
(S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO
Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step,  j5EV to i5EV)
Metering Mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,040,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Touch screen
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FlashBuilt-in pop up flash
GN 5.6 equivalent (ISO200· m)
[GN 4.0 equivalent (ISO100 · m)]
Flash range:
Approx. 90 cm (3.0 feet) to 4.5 m (15.0 feet)
[When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is mounted, 
WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set]
AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ 
Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-Eye 
Reduction, Forced OFF
Flash synchronization 
speed Equal to or smaller than 1/50th of a second (Mechanical 
shutter)
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card
¢/SDXC Memory 
Card¢ (¢ UHS- I-compatible)
Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3]
4592k3448 pixels, 3232 k2424 pixels, 2272 k1704 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2]
4592k 3064 pixels, 3232 k2160 pixels, 2272 k1520 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9]
4592k 2584 pixels, 3232 k1824 pixels, 1920 k1080 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [1:1]
3424k 3424 pixels, 2416 k2416 pixels, 1712 k1712 pixels
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Recording qualityMotion pictures [AVCHD]
1920k1080/60i (Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (17 Mbps)/
1920 k1080/60i (Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps)/
1920 k1080/24p (Sensor output is 24 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps)/
1280 k720/60p (Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (17 Mbps)
[MP4]
1920 k1080/30p (Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (20 Mbps)/
1280 k720/30p (Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (10 Mbps)/
640 k480/30p (Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (4 Mbps)
Quality RAW/RAWiFine/RAW iStandard/Fine/Standard/MPO iFine/
MPO iStandard
Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression AVCHD Dolby
R Digital (2 ch)
MP4 AAC (2 ch)
Interface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/audio NTSC
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI] MicroHDMI TypeD
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Wireless transmitter
Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B):
Information for your safety
Equipment mobility:
Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLH7PP):
Information for your safetyDimensions
Approx. 98.5 mm (W)k54.9 mm (H) k30.4 mm (D)
[3.88 q (W)k2.16 q(H)k1.20q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight) Approx. 204g/0.45 lb
[with the card and battery]
Approx. 173 g/0.38 lb (camera body)
Approx. 274 g/0.60 lb
[with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), card and battery]
Operating temperature
0oC to 40oC (32 oF to 104  oF)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Compliance standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency range used 
(central frequency) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA
TM/WPA2TM
Access methodInfrastructure mode
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A
Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/680 mAh
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Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032“LUMIX G VARIO 12– 32 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
Focal lengthf=12 mm to 32 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm)
Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture 
value F22
Lens construction 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspher ical lenses, 1 ED lenses)
In focus distance 0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) 
(focal length 12 mm to 20 mm), 
0.3 m (0.98 feet) to ¶  (from the focus distance reference line) 
(focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)
Maximum image 
magnification 0.13k
 (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.26 k)
Optical Image 
Stabilizer Available
[O.I.S.] switch None
(Setting of the [Stabilizer] is done in [Rec] menu.)
Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view 84x (Wide) to 37 x (Tele)
Filter diameter 37 mm
Max. diameter Approx. 55.5 mm (2.19 inch)
Overall length Approx. 24 mm (0.94 inch)
(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount 
when the lens barrel is recessed)
Mass (weight) Approx. 70g/0.15 lb
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Digital Camera Accessory System
¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler 
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
¢ 2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.
Product numbers correct as of October  2013. These may be subject to change.
•Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.•For lens-related optional accessories such as compatible lenses and filters, refer to catalogs/
Web pages, etc.
DescriptionAccessory#
Battery Pack DMW-BLH7
AC Adaptor
¢ 1DMW-AC8
DC Coupler¢ 1DMW-DCC15
Body Cap DMW-BDC1
Hand grip DMW-HGR1
Tripod Adaptor
¢ 2DMW-TA1
USB connection Cable DMW-USBC1
AV  C a b l e D M W - AV C 1
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R
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