Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Note
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, 
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied/optional). Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration, 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.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no 
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and 
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other eq uipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P49)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
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[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
Note
•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•When selecting images to upload to the WEB service, The number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time that can be recorded on the card may decrease.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum 
available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P51)
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These 
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 55 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
14M (4:3) 9 330 5490 10980
5M (4:3)1965010620 21490
0.3M (4:3) 310 10050 162960 247160
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 55 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
HD j23m30s 6h28 m13h5 m5s
VGA 1m20s 51m43s 14h13 m55s 28h47 m50s
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Press power button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
7Select [Yes] in the Wi-Fi wizard setting screen, and press [MENU/SET].
•Make the settings according to the Wi-Fi wizard.  (P125)
•If you select [No], the Wi-Fi wizard does not start. 
						

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Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P41)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the 
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
•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.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and 
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P9)
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P49)  is set)
•
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection 
function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P60) .
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using 
a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery] (Scene Mode)
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
A Strap
B Flash
C Microphone D
Speaker
E AF assist lamp
Preventing jitter (camera shake) 
						

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Selecting the Recording Mode
∫List of Recording Modes
Note
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
¦Intelligent Auto Mode  (P27)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Miniature Effect Mode (P62)
This is an imaging effect which defocuses the  surroundings to make it look like a diorama. 
(also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
ÛScene Mode  (P63)
This allows you to take pictures  that match the scene being recorded. 
						

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Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings 
to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Red-Eye Removal]/
[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]
1Press [MODE].
2Press  3/4/ 2/ 1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the 
Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the 
point on the subject which is in focus.
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the  subject) will change depending on the zoom factor. 
Please check with the recordable range display on the 
screen.
 (P31)•You can set the AF tracking by pressing  3. For details, refer 
to  P78 . (AF tracking is canceled by pressing  3 again)
4Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in 
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust 
the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the 
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is 
shaken, when zoom is used
•For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on 
the screen when backlighting is detected.  (Depending on the backlighting conditions, 
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
Scene Detection
¦
>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
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[i-Night Scenery][i-Sunset]
¢Only when [ ] is selected.
¦>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
The Backlight Compensation 
						

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Following menus can be set.
•
For the setting method of the menu, refer to P41.
¢ Available settings may be differ ent from other Recording Modes.
•Color setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a picture with 
a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
Changing the settings
MenuItem
[Rec][Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Color Mode]¢
[Motion Picture][Rec Quality]
[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]
¢/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]
•Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you 
can set them in other Recording Modes.
[Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Setup]/[Remote Control]/[Smart Transfer]
Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode
About the flash (P55) 
						

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Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
3Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when 
correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a 
flash)
ISO1/60 1/60
1/60F3.1
F3.1F3.1
ABC