Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz8 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
Playback (continued)
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.  ●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red 
areas.
 →  We recommend setting the flash to 
,  or , or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] to [OFF] before 
recording.
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.  ●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during 
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures still and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played in 
other cameras. 
  ●Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not always be able to be 
played back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may also not be possible with certain 
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX).∗
 
  ∗
  Cameras launched before December 2008, and some cameras launched in 2009 (FS, LS Series).  ●Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite]∗
 format cannot be played in devices that do not support 
AVCHD. In some cases, motion pictures cannot be played back correctly in AVCHD-compatible 
devices. 
 ∗
  Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be played back with Panasonic digital 
cameras (LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that were sold in or before 2009.
  ●In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be played 
back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital 
cameras (LUMIX) that were sold before July 2008. 
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured.  ●Not connected correctly (→147, 148).  ●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.   ●The television does not support the type of card used.   ●Check the [VIDEO OUT] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→26)
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.  ●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.  ●Card is inserted into TV.
 →  Connect with AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional)   and play on camera 
(→147, 148).
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.  ●Check [TV ASPECT] settings (→26).
TV, computer, printer (continued)
 
VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working.    ●Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (→148)
 → Check that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is fully inserted.
  ●Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→27)
 →  The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI 
sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s remote control 
(consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
 → Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.
 → Turn the camera’s power off and on again.
 →  Turn the ‘VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)’ setting on your television (VIERA) to ‘off’, and 
then to ‘on’ again. (Consult your VIERA’s operating instructions for details.)
Cannot send pictures to computer.  ●Not connected correctly (→141).  ●Check whether computer has recognised camera.  ●Set [USB MODE] to [PC] (→26).
Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory).  ●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.  ●Set mode dial to any except .
Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC memory card) →  Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 →  A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the 
card.
 →  If the [ACCESS] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before 
disconnecting the USB connection cable.
I want to play computer pictures on my camera.  ●Use the supplied software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures from computer to camera.   ●To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then copy to clipboard folder with 
[COPY] (→137) in [PLAYBACK] menu.
Cannot print when connecting to printer.  ●Printer not compatible with PictBridge.  ●Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] (→26). 
Cannot get the date printing.   ●Make date printing settings before printing.
 → In shop: Make [PRINT SET] settings (→134), and request printing ‘with dates’.
 → With printer: Make [PRINT SET] settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.
 → With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.
  ●Use [TEXT STAMP] before printing (→128).
Edges cut off pictures when printing.  ●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.
  (Consult printer operating manual.)
  ●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio.
 → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)  Usage cautions and notes
 
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.  ●Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→28).
Camera rattles if shaken.  ●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW].  ●Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [BURST], 
[SELF PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST], and [FLASH BURST] Scene Modes, and [AUDIO REC.].
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.  ●[AF ASSIST LAMP] set to [ON] (→106).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.  ●[AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [OFF].  ●Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT 
SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], or [UNDERWATER] Scene Modes.
Camera is hot.  ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise.  ●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect.  ●Camera has been left for a long period.
 → Reset the Clock (→17, 19).
  ●Long time was taken to set Clock (Clock behind by this amount).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject 
become coloured.
  ●Pictures may be slightly warped or coloured around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but 
this is not a fault.
Zoom movement stops momentarily  ●The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extra Optical Zoom and i.Zoom operation, but this is 
not a malfunction.
Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio  ●If the zoom ratio stops at 3 ×, [MACRO ZOOM] has been set. (→50)
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.  ●File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→142).
File numbers have jumped backwards.  ●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)
When in use
  ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.  ●To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.
(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)
  ●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and sound.
  • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created 
by speakers or large motors.
  • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, 
disturbing the pictures and sound.
  • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
  Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
  ●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.  ●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface 
damage or coating to peel).
  ●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the 
battery to burst due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
  ●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth.  ●Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing 
and finish of the camera.
  ●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.  ●Do not touch the lens barrier. 
When not using for a while
  ●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent 
damage through over-discharge).
  ●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.  ●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C - 
25 °C) places with low humidity (40 % - 60 %) and no major temperature changes.
  ●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again. 
						

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Memory cards
  ●To prevent damage to cards and data
  • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.
  • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
  • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
  ●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
  • If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file 
management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. 
When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the 
memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely 
delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
  LCD Monitor
  ●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.   ●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly 
less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal brightness will return once the 
internal components have warmed up.
Personal Information
If names or birthdays are set in [BABY] Mode or in the [FACE RECOG.] function, 
personal information will be included in the camera and the pictures that have been taken.
  ●Disclaimer
  • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, 
accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the 
alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  ●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
  • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→26)
  • If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→137) them to a memory card if 
necessary, and then format (→28) the built-in memory.
  • Remove the memory card from the camera.
  • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial 
purchase state.
  • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the 
dealer or nearest Service Centre.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposing of/transferring 
memory cards’ in the previous section.
Important! Be sure to read the following 
before using the location names that 
are stored in this product.
  User License Agreement for 
Location Name Data
Personal Use Only.
You agree to use this Data together with 
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non-commercial purposes for which you 
were licensed, and not for service bureau, 
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Warning.
The Data may contain inaccurate or 
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passage of time, changing circumstances, 
sources used and the nature of collecting 
comprehensive geographic data, any of 
which may lead to incorrect results. 
						

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The latitude and longitude standard 
(geographical coordinate system) recorded 
with this camera is WGS84.
About copyright
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About navigation functions
This camera is not equipped with a 
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders
© 2009 NAVTEQ. All right reserved.
This service uses POI (Points Of Interest) of ZENRIN CO., LTD.
“POWERED BY ZENRIN” is a trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD.
© 2010 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © Queens Printer for Ontario, © Canada 
Post Corporation, GeoBase
®, © Department of Natural Resources Canada, © United 
States Postal Service® 2009, USPS®, ZIP+4® 
						

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Australia Copyright.  Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia 
Limited (www.psma.com.au).
Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, 
Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, 
Poland, 
Slovenia and/or Ukraine© EuroGeographics
France source: Géoroute
® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France
Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen 
Behoerden entnommen.
Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material.
Greece Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche 
cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione 
Toscana.
Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority
Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden Based upon electronic data © National Land Survey Sweden.
Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt für Landestopographie.
  ■Countries and regions for which landmarks can be displayed and 
recorded
Screen display Country or area
JAPAN Japan
ALBANIA Albania
ARGENTINA Argentina
AUSTRALIA Australia
AUSTRIA Austria
BAHAMAS The Bahamas
BAHRAIN Bahrain
BELGIUM Belgium
BOSNIA 
HERZEGOVINABosnia and 
Herzegovina
BRAZIL Brazil
BULGARIA Bulgaria
BELARUS Belarus
CANADA Canada
USAUnited States of 
America
CHILE Chile
TAIWAN Taiwan
CROATIA Croatia
CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Republic
DENMARK Denmark
ESTONIA Estonia
FINLAND Finland
FRANCE France
MONACO Monaco
ANDORRA Andorra
SPAIN Spain
FRENCH GUIANA French Guiana
GERMANY Germany
GREECE Greece
FRENCH 
GUADELOUPEGuadeloupe - 
France
HONG KONG Hong Kong
HUNGARY Hungary
INDIA India
REPUBLIK INDONESIA Indonesia
Screen display Country or area
IRELAND Republic of Ireland
ITALY Italy
SAN MARINO San Marino
VATICAN CITY STATE Vatican City
KUWAIT Kuwait
LESOTHO Lesotho
LATVIA Latvia
LITHUANIA Lithuania
LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg
MACAU Macao
MALAYSIA Malaysia
BRUNEI Brunei
MARTINIQUE Martinique
MEXICO Mexico
MONTENEGRO Montenegro
MOROCCO Morocco
OMAN Oman
NAMIBIA Namibia
NETHERLAND Netherlands
NEW ZEALAND New Zealand
NORWAY Norway
POLAND Poland
PORTUGAL Portugal
QATAR Qatar
REUNION ISLAND Reunion
ROMANIA Romania
RUSSIA Russia
SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia
SERBIA Serbia
SINGAPORE Singapore
SLOVAK REPUBLIC Slovakia
SLOVENIA Slovenia
SOUTH AFRICA South Africa
GIBRALTAR Gibraltar
SWEDEN Sweden 
						

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  ■Countries and regions with no landmark information
  • Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, 
and city or town name.Screen display Country or area
SWITZERLAND Switzerland
LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein
THAILAND Thailand
UAE UAE
TURKEY Turkey
UKRAINE Ukraine
MACEDONIA Macedonia
ENGLAND England
CHANNEL ISLANDS Channel Islands
ISLE OF MAN Isle of Man
NORTHERN IRELAND Northern Ireland
SCOTLAND Scotland
WALES Wales
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
US VIRGIN ISLANDS US Virgin Islands
VENEZUELA Venezuela
Screen display Country or area
CONGO, DEMOCRATIC 
REPUBLICDemocratic Republic 
of the Congo
RWANDA Rwanda
CONGO, REPUBLIC 
OF THERepublic of the 
Congo
BURUNDI Burundi
CENTRAL AFRICAN 
REPUBLICCentral African 
Republic
TUNISIA Tunisia
EGYPT Egypt
KENYA Kenya
GUINEA-BISSAU Guinea-Bissau
TOGO Togo
BURKINA FASO Burkina Faso
BENIN Benin
MALI Mali
SENEGAL Senegal
GHANA Ghana
COTE DIVOIRE 
(IVORY COAST)Ivory Coast
GUINEA Guinea
SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone
LIBERIA Liberia
CAPE VERDE Cape Verde
NIGER Niger
CHAD Chad
NIGERIA Nigeria
CAMEROON Cameroon
GABON Gabon
EQUATORIAL GUINEA Equatorial Guinea
SAO TOME AND 
PRINCIPESao Tome and 
Principe
SAINT HELENA Saint Helena
MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique
ANGOLA Angola
MADAGASCAR Madagascar
Screen display Country or area
MAYOTTE Mayotte
COMOROS Comoros
MAURITIUS Mauritius
SEYCHELLES Seychelles
MALTA Malta
MONGOLIA Mongolia
ICELAND Iceland
SOUTH KOREA South Korea
VIETNAM Vietnam
LAOS Laos
CAMBODIA Cambodia
KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan
BURMA (MYANMAR) Myanmar
NEPAL Nepal
BANGLADESH Bangladesh
BHUTAN Bhutan
SRI LANKA Sri Lanka
MALDIVES Maldives
SVALBARDSvalbard 
Archipelago, Jan 
Mayen Island
FAROE ISLANDS Faroe Islands
UZBEKISTAN Uzbekistan
TURKMENISTAN Turkmenistan
CYPRUS Cyprus
EAST TIMOR East Timor
GREENLAND Greenland
GUAM Guam
MARSHALL ISLANDS Marshall Islands
NORFOLK ISLAND Norfolk Island
NEW CALEDONIA New Caledonia
NAURU Nauru
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Papua New Guinea
FIJI Fiji
SOLOMON ISLANDS Solomon Islands 
						

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  ■ 
Landmark types
The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed 
as landmarks.
  • Although about 30,000 landmarks are registered for Japan and about 500,000 
are registered for countries other than Japan, note that some landmarks are not 
registered. (Current as of February 2010. Will not be updated.)
Zoo Botanical garden Aquarium
Amusement park Athletics ground Baseball park
Gymnasium Golf course Famous site, tourist attraction, 
beauty spot
Tower Castle, ruins Shrine
Buddhist temple Church Tomb, monument, mound, 
historic site, palace
Airport, airfield Port Ferry terminal, ship boarding 
point
Leisure park Tourist park Station
Prefectural or state office City or ward office Town or village office
Embassy, consulate Art museum History museum
Other museum Theater
Screen display Country or area
VANUATU Vanuatu
MICRONESIA, 
FEDERATED STATES 
OFFederated States of 
Micronesia
AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa
COOK ISLANDS Cook Islands
FRENCH POLYNESIA French Polynesia
KIRIBATI Kiribati
NIUE Niue
SAMOA Samoa
TONGA Tonga
WALLIS AND FUTUNA Wallis and Futuna
PHILIPPINES Philippines
NORTHERN MARIANA 
ISLANDSNorthern Mariana 
Islands
PALAU Palau
TUVALU Tuvalu
TOKELAU Tokelau
URUGUAY Uruguay
FALKLAND ISLANDS 
(ISLAS MALVINAS)Falkland Islands 
(Malvinas)
BERMUDA Bermuda
CUBA Cuba
JAMAICA Jamaica
HAITI Haiti
DOMINICAN 
REPUBLICDominican Republic
TURKS AND  CAICOS 
ISLANDSTurks and Caicos 
Islands
CAYMAN ISLANDS Cayman Islands
COSTA RICA Costa Rica
GUATEMALA Guatemala
HONDURAS Honduras
PANAMA Panama
NICARAGUA Nicaragua
EL SALVADOR El Salvador
BELIZE Belize
PERU Peru
PARAGUAY Paraguay
Screen display Country or area
BOLIVIA Bolivia
ECUADOR Ecuador
SAINT PIERRE AND 
MIQUELONSaint Pierre and 
Miquelon
COLOMBIA Colombia
NETHERLANDS 
ANTILLESNetherlands Antilles
BARBADOS Barbados
ARUBA Aruba
GUYANA Guyana
SAINT LUCIA Saint Lucia
TRINIDAD AND 
TOBAGOTrinidad and Tobago
MONTSERRAT Montserrat
SURINAME Suriname
ANTIGUA AND 
BARBUDAAntigua and 
Barbuda
GRENADA Grenada
SAINT VINCENT AND 
THE GRENADINESSaint Vincent and 
the Grenadines
ANGUILLA Anguilla
DOMINICA Dominica
SAINT KITTS AND 
NEVISSaint Kitts and Nevis
BRITISH VIRGIN 
ISLANDSBritish Virgin Islands 
						

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  Recording picture/time capacity  ●Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.  ●Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.
[REC MODE]
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG]
[REC QUALITY]
[GSH]/[SH] [GH]/[H] [GL]/[L] [HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]
Built-in memoryCannot be used — — — 24 s
Memory 
card256 MB Operation is not guaranteed 59 s 2 min 30 s 2 min 35 s 7 min 20 s
512 MB 3 min  4 min  7 min  2 min  5 min 5 min 10 s 14 min 40 s
1 GB 7 min  9 min  14 min  4 min  10 min 10 s 10 min 40 s 29 min 30 s
2 GB 15 min  20 min  29 min  8 min 20 s 20 min 50 s  21 min 40 s 1 h
4 GB 30 min  40 min  1 h 16 min 20 s 41 min  42 min 40 s 1 h 58 min 
6 GB 46 min  1 h 1 h 28 min  25 min  1 h 2 min  1 h 5 min  3 h
8 GB 1 h 1 h 20 min  1 h 54 min  33 min 30 s 1 h 23 min  1 h 27 min  4 h 1 min 
12 GB 1 h 34 min  2 h 2 h 54 min  50 min 30 s 2 h 6 min  2 h 11 min  6 h 4 min 
16 GB 2 h 2 h 40 min  4 h 1 h 7 min  2 h 48 min  2 h 55 min  8 h 5 min 
24 GB 3 h 4 h 6 h 1 h 38 min  4 h 4 min  4 h 14 min  11 h 45 min 
32 GB 4 h 5 h 20 min  8 h 2 h 15 min  5 h 38 min  5 h 51 min  16 h 14 min 
48 GB 6 h 8 h 12 h 3 h 19 min  8 h 17 min  8 h 37 min  23 h 52 min 
64 GB 8 h 10 h 40 min  16 h 4 h 30 min  11 h 14 min  11 h 41 min  32 h 23 min   ●Motion pictures can be recorded 
continuously for up to 29 minutes 
59 seconds. Also, motion picture 
recorded continuously in ‘MOTION 
JPEG’ is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8 m 
20 s] with [HD])
To record more than 29 minutes 59 
seconds or 2 GB, press the motion 
picture button again. (Remaining time 
for continuous recording is displayed 
on the screen.)
The time displayed in the table is the 
total time.
[ASPECT RATIO]
[PICTURE SIZE]12 M
4000×30008 M EZ
3264×24485 M EZ
2560×19203 M EZ
2048×15360.3 M EZ
640×48011.5 M4176×27847.5 M EZ3392×22644.5 M EZ2656×17682.5 M EZ2048×13600.3 M EZ640×42410.5 M4320×24327 M EZ3552×20004.5 M EZ2784×15682 M EZ1920×10800.2 M EZ640×360
[QUALITY]
Built-in memory233547817651002335611919701002335612122583115
Memory 
card256 MB
47 70 65 98 80 140 150 290 1080 169047 71 64 99 110 195 170 320 1170 1690 50 75 63 100 115 210 220 420 1380 1900
512 MB94 135 130 195 155 280 300 580 2150 335095 140 125 195 220 390 330 640 2320 3350 100 150 125 200 230 420 440 830 2740 3770
1 GB190 280 260 390 320 560 600 1160 4310 6710190 280 250 390 450 790 670 1280 4640 6710 200 300 250 400 470 850 880 1670 5490 7550
2 GB380 560 520 790 650 1130 1220 2360 8770 12290390 570 520 800 930 1610 1360 2560 877012290400 610 520 820 950 1700 1800 341010240 15360
4 GB760 1110 1030 1560 1280 2230 2410 4640 17240 24130760 1130 1030 1580 1820 3170 2680 502017240 24130800 1200 1020 1630 1880 3350 3540 670020110 30170
6 GB1160 1690 1580 2380 1950 3390 3660 7050 26210 367001160 1730 1560 2410 2770 4820 4070 764026210 367001220 1830 1550 2470 2860 5090 539010190 30580 45870
8 GB1550 2270 2110 3180 2610 4540 4910 9440 35080 491201560 2310 2090 3230 3720 6460 545010230 35080 491201630 2450 2080 3310 3830 6820 722013640 40930 61400
12 GB2340 3420 3190 4810 3940 6860 7400 14240 52920 740902350 3490 3160 4870 5610 9740 823015430 52920 740902460 3700 3130 5000 578010290 10890 20580 61740 92610
16 GB3120 4570 4250 6410 5250 9150 9880 19000 70590 988303140 4660 4220 6500 748013000 10980 20590 70590 988303290 4940 4180 6670 772013720 14530 27450 82360123540
24 GB4540 6640 6180 9310 7630 13280 14350 27590 102500 1435104560 6760 6130 944010870 18880 15940 29890102500 1435104780 7170 6080 969011210 19930 21100 39860119590 179380
32 GB6270 9170 8540 12870 10540 18350 19820 38120 141620 1982606310 9350 847013040 15010 26080 22020 41300141620 1982606600 9910 840013390 15480 27530 29150 55070165220 247830
48 GB9100 13490 12560 18210 15170 26010 28020 52030 182130 182130910013490 12140 19170 21420 36420 30350 60710182130 182130958014570 12140 19170 22760 40470 40470 72850182130 364270
64 GB12350 18300 17040 24710 20590 35300 38020 70610 247150 24715012350 18300 16470 26010 29070 49430 41190 82380247150 24715013000 19770 16470 26010 30890 54920 54920 98860247150 494310
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
  ●Varies according to [REC MODE] (→108), or [REC QUALITY] (→108) settings.
  ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) 
settings.
For the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8 (→176)
  ●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. 
						

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  ●Motion pictures can be recorded 
continuously for up to 15 minutes. 
Also, motion picture recorded 
continuously is up to 2 GB. (Example: 
[8 m 20 s] with [HD]) To record more 
than 15 minutes or 2 GB, press the 
shutter button again. (Remaining time 
for continuous recording is displayed 
on the screen.)
The time displayed in the table is the 
total time.
[REC QUALITY]
[HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA] [HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]
Built-in memory— — — 1 min 19 s — — — 1 min 24 s
Memory 
card256 MB 59 s 2 min 30 s 2 min 35 s 7 min 20 s 59 s 2 min 35 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s
512 MB 2 min  5 min 5 min 10 s 14 min 40 s 2 min  5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s
1 GB 4 min  10 min 10 s 10 min 40 s 29 min 30 s 4 min  10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s
2 GB 8 min 20 s 20 min 50 s  21 min 40 s 1 h 8 min 20 s 21 min 20 s  22 min 10 s 1 h 3 min
4 GB 16 min 20 s 41 min  42 min 40 s 1 h 58 min  16 min 30 s 41 min 50 s 43 min 40 s 2 h 5 min 
6 GB 25 min  1 h 2 min  1 h 5 min  3 h 25 min 10 s  1 h 3 min  1 h 6 min  3 h 11 min
8 GB 33 min 30 s 1 h 23 min  1 h 27 min  4 h 1 min  33 min 40 s 1 h 25 min  1 h 28 min  4 h 15 min 
12 GB 50 min 30 s 2 h 6 min  2 h 11 min  6 h 4 min  50 min 50 s 2 h 8 min  2 h 14 min  6 h 26 min 
16 GB 1 h 7 min  2 h 48 min  2 h 55 min  8 h 5 min  1 h 8 min  2 h 52 min  2 h 59 min  8 h 35 min 
24 GB 1 h 38 min  4 h 4 min  4 h 14 min  11 h 45 min  1 h 38 min  4 h 9 min  4 h 19 min  12 h 27 min 
32 GB 2 h 15 min  5 h 38 min  5 h 51 min  16 h 14 min  2 h 16 min  5 h 45 min  5 h 59 min  17 h 13 min 
48 GB 3 h 19 min  8 h 17 min  8 h 37 min  23 h 52 min  3 h 20 min  8 h 27 min  8 h 48 min  25 h 18 min 
64 GB 4 h 30 min  11 h 14 min  11 h 41 min  32 h 23 min  4 h 32 min  11 h 28 min  11 h 56 min  34 h 21 min 
[ASPECT RATIO]
[PICTURE SIZE]12 M
4000×30008 M EZ
3264×24485 M EZ
2560×19203 M EZ
2048×15360.3 M EZ
640×48011.5 M4176×27847.5 M EZ3392×22644.5 M EZ2656×17682.5 M EZ2048×13600.3 M EZ640×42410.5 M4320×24327 M EZ3552×20004.5 M EZ2784×15682 M EZ1920×10800.2 M EZ640×360
[QUALITY]
Built-in memory8 12 11 17 14 25 27 53 195 310 8 12 11 17 20 36 30 58 210 310 8 13 11 18 21 38 40 77 250 340
Memory 
card256 MB
47 70 65 98 80 140 150 290 1080 1690 47 71 64 99 110 195 170 320 1170 1690 50 75 63 100 115 210 220 420 1380 1900
512 MB94 135 130 195 160 280 300 580 2150 3350 95 140 125 195 220 390 330 640 2320 3350 100 150 125 200 230 420 440 830 2740 3770
1 GB190 280 260 390 320 560 600 1160 4310 6710 190 280 250 390 450 790 670 1280 4640 6710 200 300 250 400 470 850 880 1670 5490 7550
2 GB380 560 520 790 650 1130 1220 2360 8780 12290 390 570 520 800 930 1610 1360 2560 878012290400 610 520 820 950 1700 1800 341010240 15360
4 GB760 1110 1030 1560 1280 2230 2410 4640 17240 24130 760 1130 1030 1580 1820 3170 2680 502017240 24130800 1200 1020 1630 1880 3350 3540 670020110 30170
6 GB1160 1690 1580 2380 1950 3390 3660 7050 26210 36700 1160 1730 1560 2410 2770 4820 4070 764026210 367001220 1830 1550 2470 2860 5090 539010190 30580 45870
8 GB1550 2270 2110 3180 2610 4540 4910 9440 35080 49120 1560 2310 2090 3230 3720 6460 545010230 35080 491201630 2450 2080 3310 3830 6820 722013640 40930 61400
12 GB2340 3420 3190 4810 3940 6860 7400 14240 52920 74090 2350 3490 3160 4870 5610 9740 823015430 52920 740902460 3700 3130 5000 578010290 10890 20580 61740 92620
16 GB3120 4570 4250 6410 5250 9150 9880 19000 70590 98840 3140 4660 4220 6500 748013000 10980 20590 70600 988403290 4940 4180 6670 772013720 14530 27450 82360123550
24 GB4540 6640 6180 9310 7630 13280 14350 27590 102500 143510 4560 6760 6130 944010870 18880 15940 29890102500 1435104780 7170 6080 969011210 19930 21100 39860119590 179390
32 GB6270 9170 8540 12870 10540 18350 19820 38120 141620 198270 6310 9350 847013040 15010 26080 22020 41300141620 1982706600 9910 840013390 15480 27530 29150 55070165220 247830
48 GB9100 13490 12560 18210 15170 26010 28020 52030 182140 182140 910013490 12140 19170 21420 36420 30350 60710182140 182140958014570 12140 19170 22760 40470 40470 72850182140 364280
64 GB12350 18300 17040 24710 20590 35300 38020 70610 247160 24716012350 18300 16470 26010 29070 49430 41190 82380247160 24716013000 19770 16470 26010 30890 54920 54920 98860247160 494330
  Recording picture/time capacity
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
  ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) 
settings.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
  ●Varies according to [REC QUALITY] (→77) setting.
For the DMC-TZ10 (→174)
  ●Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.  ●Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.
  ●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. 
						

							  • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other 
countries.
  • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
  • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” 
logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
  • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
  • 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.
  • Other names, company names, and product names 
printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of the companies concerned.
For DMC-TZ10 users
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and 
noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed 
to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com.
All descriptions and logos pertaining to AVCHD, AVCHD Lite and Dolby pertain to 
DMC-TZ10 only.
All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI and VIERA Link pertain to DMC-TZ10 
and DMC-TZ9 only.