Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:  
 
Registering commonly used scenes 
[MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode: 
 
● and  Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset t\
o each 
position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene \
Mode.
 
●For details on the preset scenes, see the pages on Scene Modes. 
●If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the pres\
et Scene 
Modes are cleared.
Set to 
Set to / ( for  )
DMC-ZS7  DMC-ZS6
DMC-ZS5If you have already 
registered in My 
Scene Mode, it 
is displayed as a 
registered scene.
Select and set the scene
(Press [MENU/SET], select , and then 
press ► , if the scene menu is not displayed.)
 
●Scene menu
The zoom lever 
can also be used 
to switch to the 
next screen.
To see a description of a scene:
Select the scene, and press [DISPLAY].
 
■Taking pictures in 
registered Scene Modes
Set the mode dial to   ( 
for  ), and take a picture.
•  Functions, tips for each scene  (→62 - 70)
 
■Changing registered Scene 
Modes
Perform the registration operation 
again
 
■Taking motion pictures 
(→72)
You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in 
  ( for  ) on the mode 
dial.
After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene M\
ode by simply 
setting the mode dial to 
  ( for  ).
[PHOTO 
FRAME]
A frame is superimposed over the image.
Press ◄►  to select the frame, and then press 
[MENU/SET]. • The recording pixel level is 2 M  ().
 • The following function is fixed: [AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.]
 • The color of the frame displayed  on the screen may differ slightly 
from the color of the frame on the 
still picture that is recorded.
 • Guide lines cannot be displayed.
 • The following functions are not  available.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]
  [UNDERWATER]
Achieve natural colors under water.
  Tips    • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press  ◄ (AF Lock).
(Press ◄  again to release.)
 • If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set,  the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must 
be set again.
 • AF Lock cannot be set if [AF MODE] is set  to 
.
 • Adjust red and blue levels with ‘White Balance  fine adjustment’ ( →98).
 • Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above 
Max. T:     1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to  ∞)  
• Always use marine case 
(optional).
 • Positioning is not possible  underwater, because the GPS 
signals cannot reach the camera.
 • Self-timer: Cannot be used
[AF LOCK]
(focus fixed)
AF area
[MENU/SET]
[DISPLAY]
Zoom lever
Scene
Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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Taking motion pictures
Recording Mode:        
Set to 
Set to a position other than 
Press to start recording
There is no halfway pressing 
operation.
Recording is started after switching to 
the motion picture recording screen.
Switching motion picture 
mode∗  Motion picture recording 
screen
∗  Actual screen displayed may vary according 
to [REC MODE].
You can also use zoom while recording 
motion pictures.   • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. Also, the zoom speed changes according to 
the zoom range.
 • When using zoom while recording motion  pictures, it may take some time to focus. 
Press the motion picture button 
again to end recording
Switching still picture 
mode Still picture recording 
screen
Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recordin\
g with muted sound 
is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (
→76)
 
■ Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE])
The camera can be changed between motion picture recording formats ([RE\
C MODE]) 
when recording. 
[REC MODE] Mode can be set from the motion picture recording menu. ( →108) 
Motion picture 
recording format  ([REC MODE])  Features
[AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] ∗
1 • Can record high-definition motion pictures. 
 • Can record high-definition motion pictures longer than [MOTION JPEG] 
on cards of the same size.
 • Pictures can be played back by inserting the card in an AVCHD- compatible device. ∗
2[AVCHD Lite]∗1
[MOTION JPEG]  • You can record high-definition motion pictures or small QVGA size 
motion pictures, etc, by changing picture quality settings.
 • Recorded motion pictures can be played back with ‘QuickTime’ on a  PC, etc. 
 • Continuous recording time is available until the motion picture data  volume reached 2 GB. To continue recording, press the motion picture 
button and begin recording again. 
∗
1  When the term “AVCHD Lite motion picture” is used in this manual, it means a motion p\
icture  recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].
∗
2  Correct playback may not be possible with some compatible devices. Also, motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be played back with Panasonic digital camer\
as 
(LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that were sold in or before 2009.
 •When [GPS SETTING] is [ON] or , the location name information from the start of 
recording is recorded on motion pictures that are recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or 
[MOTION JPEG]. (When positioning succeeds and location name information\
 is acquired)
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures wit\
h optimal 
settings.


 When scene does not 
correspond to any on the right. [i PORTRAIT] [i LOW LIGHT]
 [i SCENERY] [i MACRO]
 • If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the Scene Mod\
e will be 
changed automatically.
 • In 
 mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
 • will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. Flash cannot be\
 used with 
this mode. 
 • If conditions do not allow scenes to be detected easily ( →35).
 • If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appro\
priate  mode manually is recommended.
 • The following menu options in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu can be set:
 • [REC MODE]   • [REC QUALITY] • The following functions are fixed: • [DIGITAL ZOOM]: [OFF]   • [WIND CUT]: [OFF] 
 • [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB]   • [AF MODE]:  (Face Detection) ∗
   • [CONTINUOUS AF]: [ON]
∗   1-area-focusing turns on when faces cannot be detected. • [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically based on the conditions.
 
■About the motion picture 
recording screen
Remaining recording time (approx.)
[CONTINUOUS AF]  ( →109)
[REC MODE] (→108)/
[REC QUALITY] (→108)
Elapsed recording time
 
■Changing motion picture 
settings
(→108)
 
■Playing back motion 
pictures
(→11 5)
Microphone(Do not cover 
with your finger)
Zoom lever 
						

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Taking motion pictures
Recording Mode:        
Set to 
Set to a position other than 
Press to start recording
There is no halfway pressing 
operation.
Recording is started after switching to 
the motion picture recording screen.
Switching motion picture 
mode∗  Motion picture recording 
screen
∗  Actual screen displayed may vary according 
to [REC MODE].
You can also use zoom while recording 
motion pictures.   • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. Also, the zoom speed changes according to 
the zoom range.
 • When using zoom while recording motion  pictures, it may take some time to focus. 
Press the motion picture button 
again to end recording
Switching still picture 
mode Still picture recording 
screen
Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recordin\
g with muted sound 
is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (
→76)
 
■ Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE])
The camera can be changed between motion picture recording formats ([RE\
C MODE]) 
when recording. 
[REC MODE] Mode can be set from the motion picture recording menu. ( →108) 
Motion picture 
recording format  ([REC MODE])  Features
[AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] ∗
1 • Can record high-definition motion pictures. 
 • Can record high-definition motion pictures longer than [MOTION JPEG] 
on cards of the same size.
 • Pictures can be played back by inserting the card in an AVCHD- compatible device. ∗
2[AVCHD Lite]∗1
[MOTION JPEG]  • You can record high-definition motion pictures or small QVGA size 
motion pictures, etc, by changing picture quality settings.
 • Recorded motion pictures can be played back with ‘QuickTime’ on a  PC, etc. 
 • Continuous recording time is available until the motion picture data  volume reached 2 GB. To continue recording, press the motion picture 
button and begin recording again. 
∗
1  When the term “AVCHD Lite motion picture” is used in this manual, it means a motion p\
icture  recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].
∗
2  Correct playback may not be possible with some compatible devices. Also, motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be played back with Panasonic digital camer\
as 
(LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that were sold in or before 2009.
 •When [GPS SETTING] is [ON] or , the location name information from the start of 
recording is recorded on motion pictures that are recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or 
[MOTION JPEG]. (When positioning succeeds and location name information\
 is acquired)
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures wit\
h optimal 
settings.


 When scene does not 
correspond to any on the right. [i PORTRAIT] [i LOW LIGHT]
 [i SCENERY] [i MACRO]
 • If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the Scene Mod\
e will be 
changed automatically.
 • In 
 mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
 • will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. Flash cannot be\
 used with 
this mode. 
 • If conditions do not allow scenes to be detected easily ( →35).
 • If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appro\
priate  mode manually is recommended.
 • The following menu options in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu can be set:
 • [REC MODE]   • [REC QUALITY] • The following functions are fixed: • [DIGITAL ZOOM]: [OFF]   • [WIND CUT]: [OFF] 
 • [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB]   • [AF MODE]:  (Face Detection) ∗
   • [CONTINUOUS AF]: [ON]
∗   1-area-focusing turns on when faces cannot be detected. • [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically based on the conditions.
 
■About the motion picture 
recording screen
Remaining recording time (approx.)
[CONTINUOUS AF]  ( →109)
[REC MODE] (→108)/
[REC QUALITY] (→108)
Elapsed recording time
 
■Changing motion picture 
settings
(→108)
 
■Playing back motion 
pictures
(→11 5)
Microphone(Do not cover 
with your finger)
Zoom lever 
						

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Taking motion pictures (Continued)
Recording Mode:        
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76)
 
●For information on the available recording time ( →174) 
●Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures 
in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [AVCHD Lite].
Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures 
in ‘MOTION JPEG’.
∗  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.
 
●Depending on the type of card, a card access message may appear for a wh\
ile after recording a 
motion picture. This is not a defect. 
 
●If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recordin\
g time on the SD card may be 
reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all 
important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all\
 data saved to the card will 
be erased.
 
●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. 
●Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be reco\
rded. 
●[STABILIZER] is fixed at [MODE 1] regardless of the setting before motion p\
icture recording. 
●To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF]. 
●The following functions are not available:
Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [FACE RECOG.], [ROTATE DISP.] for pictures taken vertically.
 
●Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For \
certain memory cards, 
recording may end while in progress.
 
●The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pict\
ures. Also, if the Aspect 
Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will ch\
ange when starting to 
record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [REC AREA] ( →24) to [ON].
 
●If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture but\
ton, these settings will be 
cleared, and the recordable area will be larger.
 
●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] ( →108) can only be recorded to the built-in memory. 
●Fast-moving subjects in motion pictures may appear blurred during playba\
ck.  
●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen \
may turn black for an 
instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. 
 
●It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION \
JPEG] on Panasonic 
digital cameras (LUMIX) ∗
. (Motion pictures recorded on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can \
be 
played back on this camera.)
∗  Applies to LUMIX cameras sold through December 2008 and some sold in 200\
9 (FS, LS series). 
 
●When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
 
●When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power 
outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in pro\
gress is no longer recorded.
 
■Recording motion pictures in    
Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 • The Recording Mode icon changes to 
.
 
■Recording motion pictures in   
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.\
 • Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected scene Scenes for motion picture
[BABY]
 (Portrait motion picture)
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY]
 (Low light motion picture)
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [PET], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], [PHOTO FRAME] Normal motion picture
 • [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically, based on conditions depending on the 
Scene Mode.
 • The following items cannot be set in some Scene Modes:
 • [WHITE BALANCE]   • [DIGITAL ZOOM]
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.
Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory card 
For details (→174) 
[REC MODE] [REC QUALITY] Recording picture capacity (estimate)
[AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)]/ [AVCHD Lite] [GSH]/[SH]
Approx. 15 min
[GH]/[H] Approx. 20 min
[GL]/[L] Approx. 29 min
[MOTION JPEG] [HD]
8 min 20 s
[WVGA] 20 min 50 s
[VGA] 21 min 40 s
[QVGA] 1 h
 
●Press [DISPLAY] before recording to display the recordable time in 
the current Recording Mode and the picture quality.
Available recording time 
						

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Taking motion pictures (Continued)
Recording Mode:        
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76)
 
●For information on the available recording time ( →174) 
●Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures 
in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/ [AVCHD Lite].
Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures 
in ‘MOTION JPEG’.
∗  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.
 
●Depending on the type of card, a card access message may appear for a wh\
ile after recording a 
motion picture. This is not a defect. 
 
●If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recordin\
g time on the SD card may be 
reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all 
important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all\
 data saved to the card will 
be erased.
 
●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. 
●Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be reco\
rded. 
●[STABILIZER] is fixed at [MODE 1] regardless of the setting before motion p\
icture recording. 
●To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF]. 
●The following functions are not available:
Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [FACE RECOG.], [ROTATE DISP.] for pictures taken vertically.
 
●Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For \
certain memory cards, 
recording may end while in progress.
 
●The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pict\
ures. Also, if the Aspect 
Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will ch\
ange when starting to 
record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [REC AREA] ( →24) to [ON].
 
●If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture but\
ton, these settings will be 
cleared, and the recordable area will be larger.
 
●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] ( →108) can only be recorded to the built-in memory. 
●Fast-moving subjects in motion pictures may appear blurred during playba\
ck.  
●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen \
may turn black for an 
instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. 
 
●It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION \
JPEG] on Panasonic 
digital cameras (LUMIX) ∗
. (Motion pictures recorded on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can \
be 
played back on this camera.)
∗  Applies to LUMIX cameras sold through December 2008 and some sold in 200\
9 (FS, LS series). 
 
●When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
 
●When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power 
outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in pro\
gress is no longer recorded.
 
■Recording motion pictures in    
Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 • The Recording Mode icon changes to 
.
 
■Recording motion pictures in   
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.\
 • Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected scene Scenes for motion picture
[BABY]
 (Portrait motion picture)
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY]
 (Low light motion picture)
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [PET], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], [PHOTO FRAME] Normal motion picture
 • [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically, based on conditions depending on the 
Scene Mode.
 • The following items cannot be set in some Scene Modes:
 • [WHITE BALANCE]   • [DIGITAL ZOOM]
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.
Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory card 
For details (→174) 
[REC MODE] [REC QUALITY] Recording picture capacity (estimate)
[AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)]/ [AVCHD Lite] [GSH]/[SH]
Approx. 15 min
[GH]/[H] Approx. 20 min
[GL]/[L] Approx. 29 min
[MOTION JPEG] [HD]
8 min 20 s
[WVGA] 20 min 50 s
[VGA] 21 min 40 s
[QVGA] 1 h
 
●Press [DISPLAY] before recording to display the recordable time in 
the current Recording Mode and the picture quality.
Available recording time 
						

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Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS5.
Playing back motion pictures (→115)
 
●For information on the available recording time ( →176) 
●Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for\
 a while after motion 
picture recording. This does not indicate a problem.
 
●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. 
●Easy zoom cannot be used while recording a motion picture. 
●The following functions are not available.Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [FACE RECOG.] and [ROTATE DISP.] for still pictures taken vertically. 
●Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be reco\
rded. 
●In [AF MODE],  (1-area-focusing) is fixed: 
●In [STABILIZER], [MODE 1] is fixed. 
●To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF] 
●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording autom\
atically ends. Additionally, 
recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.
 
●Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricit\
y or electromagnetic waves 
may cause the screen to go black momentary or noise to be recorded.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS7 ( →72)
Microphone
(Do not cover with 
your finger)
This records motion pictures with audio. (Recording with muted sound is\
 not possible. 
Sound recording is monaural 
 or stereo .) Zoom can also be used during 
recording.
Set to 
Set the mode dial to  
Start recording
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)Press fully 
(start recording)
You can also use zoom while recording motion 
pictures. 
 • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. Also, the zoom speed changes according to 
the zoom range.
 • When using zoom while recording motion  pictures, it may take some time to focus. 
End recording
Press fully
Remaining recording time (approx.)Elapsed recording time (approx.)
  [REC QUALITY] 
Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a\
 card rated with 
an SD speed class
∗1 of ‘Class 6’ or higher.∗1 SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.
Display the [REC] menu
Select [REC QUALITY]
Select the desired picture 
quality
Close the menu
Picture Quality
Picture SizeNo. of FramesPicture Aspect 
Ratio
[HD] 1280 × 720 pixels
30 fps16:9
[WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels
[VGA] 640 × 480 pixels
4:3
[QVGA] ∗
2320 × 240 pixels
∗
2 [QVGA] is fixed when recording to built-in memory. 
 
●When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
 
●When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power 
outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in pro\
gress is no longer recorded.
 
●If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other\
 devices, playback may not 
be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor. Additionally, incorrect recording information 
may be indicated.
 
●Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic L\
UMIX digital cameras 
sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before 
this date can be played on this camera.) 
 
●It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION \
JPEG] on Panasonic 
digital cameras (LUMIX) ∗
. (Motion pictures recorded on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can \
be 
played back on this camera.)
∗   Applies to LUMIX cameras sold through December 2008 and some sold in 200\
9 (FS, LS series) 
. 
						

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Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS5.
Playing back motion pictures (→115)
 
●For information on the available recording time ( →176) 
●Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for\
 a while after motion 
picture recording. This does not indicate a problem.
 
●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. 
●Easy zoom cannot be used while recording a motion picture. 
●The following functions are not available.Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [FACE RECOG.] and [ROTATE DISP.] for still pictures taken vertically. 
●Sounds of camera operations, such as zoom movement and beeps may be reco\
rded. 
●In [AF MODE],  (1-area-focusing) is fixed: 
●In [STABILIZER], [MODE 1] is fixed. 
●To fix the focus setting, set [CONTINUOUS AF] to [OFF] 
●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording autom\
atically ends. Additionally, 
recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.
 
●Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricit\
y or electromagnetic waves 
may cause the screen to go black momentary or noise to be recorded.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS7 ( →72)
Microphone
(Do not cover with 
your finger)
This records motion pictures with audio. (Recording with muted sound is\
 not possible. 
Sound recording is monaural 
 or stereo .) Zoom can also be used during 
recording.
Set to 
Set the mode dial to  
Start recording
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)Press fully 
(start recording)
You can also use zoom while recording motion 
pictures. 
 • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. Also, the zoom speed changes according to 
the zoom range.
 • When using zoom while recording motion  pictures, it may take some time to focus. 
End recording
Press fully
Remaining recording time (approx.)Elapsed recording time (approx.)
  [REC QUALITY] 
Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a\
 card rated with 
an SD speed class
∗1 of ‘Class 6’ or higher.∗1 SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.
Display the [REC] menu
Select [REC QUALITY]
Select the desired picture 
quality
Close the menu
Picture Quality
Picture SizeNo. of FramesPicture Aspect 
Ratio
[HD] 1280 × 720 pixels
30 fps16:9
[WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels
[VGA] 640 × 480 pixels
4:3
[QVGA] ∗
2320 × 240 pixels
∗
2 [QVGA] is fixed when recording to built-in memory. 
 
●When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
 
●When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power 
outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in pro\
gress is no longer recorded.
 
●If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other\
 devices, playback may not 
be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor. Additionally, incorrect recording information 
may be indicated.
 
●Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic L\
UMIX digital cameras 
sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before 
this date can be played on this camera.) 
 
●It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION \
JPEG] on Panasonic 
digital cameras (LUMIX) ∗
. (Motion pictures recorded on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can \
be 
played back on this camera.)
∗   Applies to LUMIX cameras sold through December 2008 and some sold in 200\
9 (FS, LS series) 
. 
						

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Recording with the Face Recognition function 
[FACE RECOG.]
Recording Mode:       
To enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture (→79), or set the 
automatic registration of face pictures ( →82) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is 
not enabled at the time of purchase.)
 
■How the Face Recognition function works 
During recording 
 • The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus 
and exposure 
 • When registered faces that have set names are recognized,  the names are displayed (up to 3 people)
 • When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is [ON], faces that have  been recorded many times are recognized and the 
registration screen is displayed 
During playback  • The name and age are displayed (if information is registered) 
 • During recording, the names that have been set for the recognized faces \
are displayed (up to 3 people)
 • Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([CATEGORY PLAY])
 
●[AF MODE] is fixed to  (Face Detection). 
●When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognit\
ion is put only 
on the first picture.
 
●If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and 
record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture.
 
●Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:
[CLIPBOARD] Mode, motion picture recording, Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH 
BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], [FILM GRAIN], 
[UNDERWATER] 
 
●Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but the\
re is no 
guarantee it will always recognize these faces.
 
●Face Recognition works by looking at certain facial characteristics and \
as a result takes 
longer than ordinary Face Detection.
 
●Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded wh\
en the name is 
[OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
 
●Even if Face Recognition information is changed ( →81), Face Recognition 
information for previously recorded pictures is not changed.
For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change a\
re not 
categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
 
●To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPL\
ACE] ( →136) 
in [FACE REC EDIT].
 Registering face pictures 
Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name an\
d 
birth date.
You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for ex\
ample, register 
multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one regi\
stration).
 
■Recording tips when registering face pictures 
 • Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the 
camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are 
not hidden by hair.
 • Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration,\
 the flash is  not used).
 
■If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording \
 • Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with 
different expressions or angles.
 • Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.
 • Change the [SENSITIVITY] settings.
 • If a registered person is no longer recognized, re-register that person.\
 
●In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes eve\
n registered 
people depending on their expression or the environment.
 • The eyes or eyebrows are hidden by hair 
 • The subject is not facing the camera directly 
 • The subject’s eyes are closed
 • The subject is dark or lit from a vertical angle 
 • The subject is facing up or down 
 • It is extremely bright or dark
 • The image of the subject is too small
 • The subject’s facial features have changed with age 
 • The subject’s expression is very different
 • The subject’s entire face is not in the screen
 • The subject has very similar facial features as a family member, etc.
 • There is little shadow on the face
 • The subject is moving rapidly
 • The photographer is jittering
 • Digital Zoom is being used
 • The subject’s face is hidden by sunglasses, eyeglasses reflecting light, hair, a hat, etc. 
						

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Recording with the Face Recognition function 
[FACE RECOG.]
Recording Mode:       
To enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture (→79), or set the 
automatic registration of face pictures ( →82) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is 
not enabled at the time of purchase.)
 
■How the Face Recognition function works 
During recording 
 • The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus 
and exposure 
 • When registered faces that have set names are recognized,  the names are displayed (up to 3 people)
 • When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is [ON], faces that have  been recorded many times are recognized and the 
registration screen is displayed 
During playback  • The name and age are displayed (if information is registered) 
 • During recording, the names that have been set for the recognized faces \
are displayed (up to 3 people)
 • Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([CATEGORY PLAY])
 
●[AF MODE] is fixed to  (Face Detection). 
●When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognit\
ion is put only 
on the first picture.
 
●If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and 
record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture.
 
●Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:
[CLIPBOARD] Mode, motion picture recording, Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH 
BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], [FILM GRAIN], 
[UNDERWATER] 
 
●Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but the\
re is no 
guarantee it will always recognize these faces.
 
●Face Recognition works by looking at certain facial characteristics and \
as a result takes 
longer than ordinary Face Detection.
 
●Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded wh\
en the name is 
[OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
 
●Even if Face Recognition information is changed ( →81), Face Recognition 
information for previously recorded pictures is not changed.
For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change a\
re not 
categorized for Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
 
●To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPL\
ACE] ( →136) 
in [FACE REC EDIT].
 Registering face pictures 
Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name an\
d 
birth date.
You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for ex\
ample, register 
multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one regi\
stration).
 
■Recording tips when registering face pictures 
 • Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the 
camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are 
not hidden by hair.
 • Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration,\
 the flash is  not used).
 
■If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording \
 • Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with 
different expressions or angles.
 • Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.
 • Change the [SENSITIVITY] settings.
 • If a registered person is no longer recognized, re-register that person.\
 
●In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes eve\
n registered 
people depending on their expression or the environment.
 • The eyes or eyebrows are hidden by hair 
 • The subject is not facing the camera directly 
 • The subject’s eyes are closed
 • The subject is dark or lit from a vertical angle 
 • The subject is facing up or down 
 • It is extremely bright or dark
 • The image of the subject is too small
 • The subject’s facial features have changed with age 
 • The subject’s expression is very different
 • The subject’s entire face is not in the screen
 • The subject has very similar facial features as a family member, etc.
 • There is little shadow on the face
 • The subject is moving rapidly
 • The photographer is jittering
 • Digital Zoom is being used
 • The subject’s face is hidden by sunglasses, eyeglasses reflecting light, hair, a hat, etc. 
						

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Recording with the Face Recognition function 
[FACE RECOG.] (continued)
Recording Mode:       
Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→20) 
Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] 
Select the frame for the unregistered face picture 
 • If 6 people are already registered, first 
delete a registered person. ( →81) 
Record the face picture 
 Align the face with the guide and record.   Select [YES] with ▲▼, and then press 
[MENU/SET]. 
 • If re-recording, select [NO] 
 • Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets)  cannot be registered.
 • If recognition fails, a message is displayed and  the display returns to the recording screen. Try 
recording again.
 • When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation is  displayed.
 Select the item to edit and make the setting
Item About settings 
[NAME]
 Select [SET] with  ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]  Enter the name (text input procedure:  →113) 
[AGE] Set the birth date.
 Select [SET] with  ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]   Use ◄►  to select year, month and day, set with ▲▼ , and press 
[MENU/SET]
[FOCUS 
ICON] Change the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.
 Select the focus icon with ▲▼
, and then press [MENU/SET]
[ADD 
IMAGES] Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.
  Select an unregistered frame and press [MENU/SET]
 • When a registered face picture is selected with  ◄►, a screen 
to confirm deletion is displayed. Select [YES] to delete the face 
picture. (If only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.)
 Record the picture (Step  above.) Press 
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu
 
■To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF]
 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu ( →20) Select [OFF] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] 
●When a face picture is registered or automatic registration of face pict\
ures is set, the 
[FACE RECOG.] setting is switched to [ON] automatically.
 Editing or deleting information about registered persons 
Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. 
Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→20)
Select [MEMORY] with  ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] 
Select the person whose information you wish to edit or delete • When an unregistered frame is selected, a new 
registration occurs. 
Select the item 
Item About settings 
Information 
editing  Edit name or other registered information. (
→80) 
Registration 
order  Set priority order for focus and exposure.
  Select the registration order with 
▲▼◄►, and then press [MENU/
SET] 
Deleting  Deletes information and face pictures of registered persons.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu