Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz8 Basiv Ownrs Manual

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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ8
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual 
for future use.
If you have any questions, visit:

USA and Puerto Rico : www.panasonic.com/support
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Panasonic Corporation of North America
 Panasonic Corporation 2014
Printed in China
VQT5G45
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
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 this 
Owner’s Manual.
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.
∫ Product identification marking
More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the 
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=
DMC-SZ8&dest=P•Click the desired language.
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Manual (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that 
you can use with your OS from the following website. (As of January 2014)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you 
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer AddressDealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
∫ About the battery pack
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.2Press 3/ 4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Contains FCC ID: 2AAD3AA2G1J1
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are 
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that 
these low power wireless devices are abso lutely safe. Low power Wireless devices 
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being 
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating issue), 
exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known 
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any 
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might 
occure, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
DMC-SZ8 has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits 
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting 
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-SZ8
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
DMC-SZ8
•Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery 
or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the 
outlet.
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of 
time.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to 
clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel 
off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.•Do not extend the cords or the cables.•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). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
•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 equipment. Format it on the camera only to 
ensure proper operation.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.•Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug 
or near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25oC (59 oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for 
a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol- CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask 
for the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60
xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
Cautions for Use
Information 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.
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.
•If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
•Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
•When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect 
the camera from the power outlet or computer.
Standard Accessories
Battery Pack  (DMW-BCL7PP) AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
USB Connection Cable  (K1HY08YY0037)
Hand Strap (VFC4737-A)
∫ Optional AccessoriesBattery Pack: DMW-BCL7
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1
Names of Main Parts
1Shutter button
2Zoom lever
3Flash
4Microphone
5Camera [ON/OFF] button
6Lens
7Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
8Lens barrel
9Lens barrier
:Monitor
;[MODE] button
Motion picture button
?Charging lamp
Wi-Fi® connection lamp
@Strap eyelet
A[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
B[Wi-Fi] button
CCursor buttons
3(È)/4(DISP.)/ 2(ë)/1(‰ )
D[Q.MENU] button
[ ] (Delete) button
[ ] (Cancel) button
ETripod mount
FSpeaker
GCard/Battery door
HRelease lever
Preparations
SD Memory Card (optional)•The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.) 
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
Charging time Approx. 150 min
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Battery Pack USB 
Connection 
Cable
AC Adaptor
Strap eyelet
•To prevent dropping, be sure 
to attach the supplied strap 
and fit it to your wrist.
Charging lamp
Hand Strap
∫ List of Recording Modes
•
When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously 
set Recording Mode will be set.
We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the 
camera and record casually.
∫ Scene DetectionWhen 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.
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.
•Be careful not to put your fingers 
on the flash, AF assist lamp, 
microphone, speaker or lens etc.
•If you use the zoom, the lens 
barrel will be extended. This may 
cause the camera to tilt. We 
recommend fixing the camera on 
a tripod or other support.
A Tripod mount
A tripod with a screw length of 
5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may 
damage this unit if attached.
It may not be possible to attach 
certain types of tripods properly.
Selecting the Recording Mode
1Press [MODE].2Press  3/4/ 2/ 1 to select the Recording 
Mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days], 
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days], 
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
ÛScene Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 scenes including [Portrait],  [Scenery], 
and [Starry Sky].
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
[MODE] button
Cursor buttons
•Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Shutter button•Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and 
then press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
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[i-Night Scenery][i-Sunset]
¢ Only displayed when the flash is set to  [ ].
Using the Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide):
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele):
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
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Flash
Microphone Lens
Speaker AF Assist Lamp
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Functions and settings can be changed using 
3/4/ 2/1 and 
[MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be available 
for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)
∫ [Picture Size]A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million 
pixels.
The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.
∫[Sensitivity]This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables 
pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
∫[AF Mode]This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
∫[Date Stamp]You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Optical Zoom
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 12k
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 27k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.)
Intelligent Zoom
Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the 
deterioration of the image quality.
Digital Zoom
This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to 
four times the original zoom magnification.
Changing Functions and Settings
3(È) The exposure compensation setting screen is displayed.
4(DISP.) Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
Recordable pictures Recordable time Guideline
•The guideline is used for balancing the composition. (This is not displayed during 
playback)
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)The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.
[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]
1(‰ )The flash setting screen is displayed.
[‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[ ‰]([Forced Flash On])/
[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[ Œ]([Forced Flash Off])
The menu screen is displayed.
This operation is also available during playback.
Menus convenient for taking pictures
Save location16M(4:3)3M(4:3)0.3M(4:3)Built-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB) 980370Card (2 GB) 1901950 8500
[100]   [1600]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
SettingsDescription of settings
[š]([Face 
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 
12 areas)
[]([9-Area]) Up to 9 points for each AF area can be focused.
[Ø
]([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of 
the screen.
SettingsDescription of settings
[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
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							This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format.
∫About the recording quality settingThe recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the 
[Motion Picture] menu.
•When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [QVGA].•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
∫About zooming while recording motion pictures
•The Extended Optical Zoom and Intelligent Zoom cannot be used during the motion picture 
recording.
•If the Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom are used before pressing the motion picture 
button, these settings will be cleared, so the recording range will change dramatically.
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures 
and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun 
with the camera and use it more easily.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].
∫Close the menuPress [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen.•In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.
•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings 
being used on the camera due to the specifications.
Recording Motion Pictures
[MODE] button
Cursor buttons
•Press  3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can record motion pictures fitting each 
Recording Mode.
(Motion pictures cannot be recorded in 
Panorama Shot Mode.)
Motion picture button•The recording state indicator (red) will flash 
while recording motion pictures.
•Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
SettingsPicture sizefpsAspect ratio[HD] 1280k720
3016:9[VGA]
640k480
4:3[QVGA]320k240
Playback
[( ] (Playback) button•Use this to play back pictures.
Cursor buttons•2/1: to select the picture
[ ] (Delete) button
•[ ]: to delete the displayed picture
Setting the Menu
Menu Description of settings
[Rec]The menu lets you set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of 
pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as 
recording quality.
[Playback]This menu lets you make changes 
to the pictures taken. For 
example, you can set protection for the pictures taken, or crop them.
[Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone 
settings and other settings which make it easier for you to 
operate the camera.
[Wi-Fi]
This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to 
Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function.
3Press 
3/4 to select the menu item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.
(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)
4Press  3/4 to select the setting and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
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CancelSelectSet
AF Mode
AUTO
AWB
1/3Rec
White Balance Sensitivity Picture Size
Select auto  focus  mode
CancelSelectSet
AF ModeFace Detection
Focus detected person’s face
The camera is not capable of connecting to a wireless network via public wireless LAN.
¢ In this manual, the app is referred to as “ Image App ”.
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Recording images 
remotely with a 
smartphone Playing back pictures 
in the camera
Saving images stored 
in the camera
Install the dedicated smartphone/tablet app “ Panasonic Image App ”¢ on your 
smartphone/tablet.
•OS
App for AndroidTM: Android 2.3.3 or higher
> Search the Google PlayTM Store for “ Panasonic Image App ” or “ LUMIX ”, and install the 
app.
App for iOS: iOS 5.0 or higher:
> Search the App Store
SM for “ Panasonic Image App ” or “ LUMIX ”, and install the app.•Use the latest version.•Some smartphones/tablets may not work correctly. For information on the “ Image App ”, 
refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
When sending images to PC
Sending an image each 
time a recording is 
made Sending selected 
images
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Using the QR code to set up a connection
(If you are using an iOS device [iPhoneR/iPod touchR/iPadR])
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi] .•The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
2Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.3Select [QR code], and then select [OK] .4Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
5Install the profile of “IMAGE APP”
.•A message will be displayed on the browser.•If the smartphone/tablet is locked with a passcode, 
enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone/tablet.
6Press the home button to close the browser.7Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet .
8Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.
9Return to the home screen, and then start “ Image App ”.•Steps 2 through 6 are not required from the second time on.
Using the QR code to set up a connection
(If you are using an Android device)
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].•The QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.
2On the smartphone/tablet, start “ Image App ”.3Select [QR code].4Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
Cancel
SSID: Password:

Please set on your smartphone
Change methodPlease scan the QR code using Image App,
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settingsSSID
QR code
IMAGE APPPanasonic Corporation
Wi-FiWi-Fi
0123456789ABC
Cancel
SSID: Password:

Please set on your smartphoneChange methodPlease scan the QR code using Image App,
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings
QR code
∫Entering a password to set up a connection1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].•The Password will be displayed on the camera screen.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet .3Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
4Enter the password displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
•If you are using an Android device, marking the box for 
password display will allow the device to display the 
password as you enter it.
5On the smartphone/tablet, start “ Image App ”.
∫Recording images with the smartphone/tablet (remote recording)1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.2Select  [ ]  on the screen of “ Image App ”.•The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
∫Playing back the camera’s images on the 
smartphone/tablet
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.2Select [ ]  on the screen of “ Image App ”.•Images in the camera are displayed on the screen 
of the smartphone/tablet.
3Touch an image to enlarge it.•Motion pictures cannot be played back.
∫Saving the camera’s images in the smartphone/tablet1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.2Select  [ ] on the screen of “ Image App ”.
3Press and hold an image, and drag it to save 
it on the smartphone/tablet.
•Motion pictures cannot be saved.
∫Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tabletYou can acquire location information from a smartphone/tablet, and write it on images afterwards.
•Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.
To send pictures to a PC, you need to create a destination folder on the PC in advance.•Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 
32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters.
An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
(For Windows)
Supported OS: WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR/WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1
Example: Windows 7
1Select a destination folder, then right-click.2Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
(For Mac)
Supported OS: OS X v10.5  to  v10.9
Example: OS X v10.8
1Select a destination folder, then click the following items:
[File]  > [Get Info]
2Enable sharing of the folder.•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC.
The connection methods described in this manual are examples. For details on other 
connection methods, refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
Preparations:•If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also 
need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection].
1Press [Wi-Fi] .
Controlling the camera with the smartphone/tablet
Setting up a connection to a PC via a wireless access point
Creating a destination folder for images
Sending images to the PC
Cancel
SSID: Password: 

Please set on your smartphone
Change methodPlease scan the QR code using Image App,
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settingsSSID
Password
Wi-Fi
0123456789ABC
2Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select  [New Connection] , and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 to select the sending method.
4Press  3/4 to select  [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
5Select the connection method.
6On the camera, perform the operation that matches your purpose.
•When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter 
the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
•Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in 
those folders.
•If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your 
PC.
•When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space 
(blank character), etc., it may not be recognized correctly. If a connection attempt fails, we 
recommend that you change the computer name (or NetBIOS name) to the one consisting of 
only alphanumeric characters, with a maximum of 15 characters.
1Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].3Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.•When the image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.
∫ Playback and editing on a PCSoftware for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product.•To play back or edit still pictures, use standard software.•To play back motion pictures, use the standard software. Sending an image each time you record it ([Send Images 
While Recording])
Available file format: JPEG
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the 
Camera])
Available file format: JPEG/Motion JPEG
Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection
1
Select [Via Network].
2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)].
3 Press and hold the WPS button of the wireless 
access point until it switches to WPS mode.
(Example)
[Send Images While Recording]
1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder.
2 Take a picture with the camera.
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]1Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder.
2 Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then select the images you want to send.
Transferring images to a PC by using the USB connection 
cable (supplied)
CancelSelectSet
Select a functionRemote Shooting & ViewSend Images While RecordingSend Images Stored in the Camera
CancelSelectSet
Select connection methodVia Network
DirectConnect to the
network (AP)
USB Connection Cable
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
•This socket is also used when charging 
the battery.
PC
•This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or 
very low.
>
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient 
temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30oC  (50 oF to 86  oF) 
range, and try charging again.
•This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some 
unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
•It is recommended that when you take pictures you take care not to expose the screen to 
sunlight or any other source of strong light.
(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 [From List].•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 are 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.
•It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the 
smartphone/tablet, but it is not a malfunction.
•Is the size of the image too large?
>Reduce the size of the still picture, then transmit.
> Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
Please refer to “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for details.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera : Information for your safety
Troubleshooting
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] 
menu.
The charging lamp blinks.
When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes may 
appear on the monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the monitor may turn a reddish 
color.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone/tablet.
Transmission of the image fails midway.
Specifications
Power Source: DC 5 V
Power Consumption:1.4 W (When recording)
0.8 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels16,000,000 pixels
Image sensor
1/2.33q CCD sensor, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
LensOptical 12k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 51.6 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 24 mm to 288 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F6.3 (Tele)
Image stabilizer Optical methodFocus rangeNormal/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture3 cm (0.098 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet) 
(Tele) to 
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Scene Mode There may be differences in the above  settings.
Wireless transmitter
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7PP):
Information for your safety
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or,
(3) open source software
The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT 
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET] 
> [Setup]  > [Version Disp.] >  [MENU/SET].
•SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
•Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the 
U.S. and other countries.
•iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
•App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.•Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Google Inc.
•The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance.
•The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.•“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or 
registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE 
INCORPORATED.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutterShutter speed 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Exposure (AE)Auto (Program AE)Metering modeMultipleMonitor3.0q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
MicrophoneMonauralSpeakerMonauralRecording mediaBuilt-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file formatStill PictureJPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on 
“Exif 2.3” standard)
Motion picturesQuickTime Motion JPEGInterfaceDigital“USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog videoNTSCAudioAudio line output (monaural)Terminal[AV OUT/DIGITAL]Dedicated jack (8 pin)Dimensions
(excluding the 
projecting parts) Approx. 99.8 mm (W)k60.4 mm (H)
k26.5 mm (D)
[3.93q(W)k2.38q(H)k1.04q(D)]
Mass (weight) Approx. 159g/0.35 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 144 g/0.32 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating temperature 0oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RHLanguage select
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Compliance standardIEEE 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 WPATM/WPA2TM
Access methodInfrastructure mode
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 5 V, 800 mA
Voltage/capacity:3.6 V/690 mAh
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