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... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to... computer or peripheral devices. If this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ5 DMC-FZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with...
... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to... computer or peripheral devices. If this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ5 DMC-FZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with...
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... using your camera, check the contents. 1 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 RP-SD016B 2 RP-SD008B 3 CGA-S002A 4 DE-993B K1HA08CD0004 5 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 1 SD Memory Card (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 1: 16 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: 8 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 2... as "Charger") 4 USB Connection Cable 5 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor A: Silver B: Black (DMC-FZ5 only) K1HA08CD0005 K1HA08CD0006 6 7 VFC4078 8 VYK0W73 9 A: VYQ3428/VYQ3387 ...
... using your camera, check the contents. 1 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 RP-SD016B 2 RP-SD008B 3 CGA-S002A 4 DE-993B K1HA08CD0004 5 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 1 SD Memory Card (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 1: 16 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: 8 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 2... as "Charger") 4 USB Connection Cable 5 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor A: Silver B: Black (DMC-FZ5 only) K1HA08CD0005 K1HA08CD0006 6 7 VFC4078 8 VYK0W73 9 A: VYQ3428/VYQ3387 ...
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Preparation Names of the Components 1 2 34 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P40) 3 Microphone (DMC-FZ5 only) (P61, 75) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P44) AF Assist Lamp (P78) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12... 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P27) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button (P55, 56, 57) 11 Power Indicator (P31) 12 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P27, 104) DMC-FZ5: Size 1.8q DMC-FZ4: Size 1.5q 14 [MENU] Button (P23) 15 Delete (P53)/[FOCUS] (P67, 77) Button 16 Cursor Buttons... (P72)/Flash Output Adjustment (P42)/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P37) Button 17 Speaker (P83) (DMC-FZ5) Speaker for Operational Sound only (DMC-FZ4)
Preparation Names of the Components 1 2 34 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P40) 3 Microphone (DMC-FZ5 only) (P61, 75) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P44) AF Assist Lamp (P78) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12... 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P27) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button (P55, 56, 57) 11 Power Indicator (P31) 12 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P27, 104) DMC-FZ5: Size 1.8q DMC-FZ4: Size 1.5q 14 [MENU] Button (P23) 15 Delete (P53)/[FOCUS] (P67, 77) Button 16 Cursor Buttons... (P72)/Flash Output Adjustment (P42)/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P37) Button 17 Speaker (P83) (DMC-FZ5) Speaker for Operational Sound only (DMC-FZ4)
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Preparation 18 19 18 Zoom Lever (P39, 79) 19 Shutter Button (P31) 20 Mode Dial (P30) 21 Single or Burst Mode Button (P48) 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P47) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 Strap Eyelet (P19) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ5 only) [V.OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ4 only) (P95, 97, 99) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P97, 99) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 26 Terminal Door 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod Receptacle 27 28 11 VQT0Q09
Preparation 18 19 18 Zoom Lever (P39, 79) 19 Shutter Button (P31) 20 Mode Dial (P30) 21 Single or Burst Mode Button (P48) 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P47) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 Strap Eyelet (P19) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ5 only) [V.OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ4 only) (P95, 97, 99) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P97, 99) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 26 Terminal Door 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod Receptacle 27 28 11 VQT0Q09
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...°C (73.4°F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (DMC-FZ5; 16 MB/DMC-FZ4; 8 MB) • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is properly charged, the life of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. skiing/ snowboarding...
...°C (73.4°F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (DMC-FZ5; 16 MB/DMC-FZ4; 8 MB) • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is properly charged, the life of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. skiing/ snowboarding...
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...) Approx. 5M pixels 025 0 5 11 1 12 24 3 25 49 8 51 100 15 99 195 30 197 387 61 395 775 2304k1728 (DMC-FZ4) Approx. 4M pixels 2048k1536 (DMC-FZ5) Approx. 3M pixels 1600k1200 Approx. 2M pixels 0 3 7 0 4 8 1 6 13 1 8 16 1 9 17 2 14 28 2 17 33 3 19 37 4 31 59 4 35 69 6 39 75 10 63...
...) Approx. 5M pixels 025 0 5 11 1 12 24 3 25 49 8 51 100 15 99 195 30 197 387 61 395 775 2304k1728 (DMC-FZ4) Approx. 4M pixels 2048k1536 (DMC-FZ5) Approx. 3M pixels 1600k1200 Approx. 2M pixels 0 3 7 0 4 8 1 6 13 1 8 16 1 9 17 2 14 28 2 17 33 3 19 37 4 31 59 4 35 69 6 39 75 10 63...
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Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Other Settings in Burst mode DMC-FZ5: • [ENLARGE]: max. 4 pictures • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 7 pictures • [E-MAIL]: max. 7 pictures DMC-FZ4: • [ENLARGE]: max. 5 pictures • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 10 pictures •... pictures White balance [AUTO] P71 ISO sensitivity [AUTO] P73 Picture size and • [ENLARGE]: 2560k1920 pixels/Fine (DMC-FZ5) P74 Quality 2304k1728 pixels/Fine (DMC-FZ4) P74 • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: 1600k1200 pixels/Standard • [E-MAIL]: 640k480 pixels/Standard Metering mode [ ] (Multiple...
Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Other Settings in Burst mode DMC-FZ5: • [ENLARGE]: max. 4 pictures • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 7 pictures • [E-MAIL]: max. 7 pictures DMC-FZ4: • [ENLARGE]: max. 5 pictures • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 10 pictures •... pictures White balance [AUTO] P71 ISO sensitivity [AUTO] P73 Picture size and • [ENLARGE]: 2560k1920 pixels/Fine (DMC-FZ5) P74 Quality 2304k1728 pixels/Fine (DMC-FZ4) P74 • [4qk6q/10k15cm]: 1600k1200 pixels/Standard • [E-MAIL]: 640k480 pixels/Standard Metering mode [ ] (Multiple...
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... recording mode. (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO64 (DMC-FZ4 only) ISO80 (DMC-FZ5 only) ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 Available flash control range Wide Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) - 4.5 m (14.8 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) - 3.8 m (12.5 feet) 30...
... recording mode. (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO64 (DMC-FZ4 only) ISO80 (DMC-FZ5 only) ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 Available flash control range Wide Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) - 4.5 m (14.8 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) - 3.8 m (12.5 feet) 30...
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... size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-FZ5: 3 DMC-FZ4: 4 2 DMC-FZ5: max. 4 DMC-FZ4: max. 5 DMC-FZ5: max. 7 DMC-FZ4: max. 10 approx. 2 Depends on remaining capacity of taking pictures becomes slow during a recording. • In simple mode [ ], the burst speed is...
... size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-FZ5: 3 DMC-FZ4: 4 2 DMC-FZ5: max. 4 DMC-FZ4: max. 5 DMC-FZ5: max. 7 DMC-FZ4: max. 10 approx. 2 Depends on remaining capacity of taking pictures becomes slow during a recording. • In simple mode [ ], the burst speed is...
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... screen turn red. 55 VQT0Q09 For a soft focus background, set to a smaller aperture value. • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is the smaller the aperture opening . 1 Set the aperture value and take the picture...
... screen turn red. 55 VQT0Q09 For a soft focus background, set to a smaller aperture value. • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is the smaller the aperture opening . 1 Set the aperture value and take the picture...
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.... • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn...
.... • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn...
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... auto review or review function is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Check it was set [HIGHLIGHT] to [AUTO] beforehand.
... auto review or review function is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Check it was set [HIGHLIGHT] to [AUTO] beforehand.
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... • When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, recording may stop while you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. • You cannot set [MODE2] on DMC-FZ4. • If using a MultiMediaCard, after ...recording motion images, the card access indication may not be possible to play them back. • Motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to what they are fixed to [30fps] on the camera cannot be recorded without audio...
... • When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, recording may stop while you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. • You cannot set [MODE2] on DMC-FZ4. • If using a MultiMediaCard, after ...recording motion images, the card access indication may not be possible to play them back. • Motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to what they are fixed to [30fps] on the camera cannot be recorded without audio...
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...it is not a malfunction. • When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4). • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The settings on the AF assist lamp is 5 m (16.4 feet) - ... setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. 65 VQT0Q09 The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2560 19 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. Recording pictures (...
...it is not a malfunction. • When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4). • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The settings on the AF assist lamp is 5 m (16.4 feet) - ... setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. 65 VQT0Q09 The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2560 19 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. Recording pictures (...
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... ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend following situations. - When the shutter speed is fixed to [FOCUS]. (P77) 2 Aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be compensated. • The ISO sensitivity is roughly the same distance as daytime in summer. Fireworks mode...of fireworks. 3 Press the [FOCUS] button until the focus indication (P77) lights. 4 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4). • The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are exploding. • ...
... ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend following situations. - When the shutter speed is fixed to [FOCUS]. (P77) 2 Aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be compensated. • The ISO sensitivity is roughly the same distance as daytime in summer. Fireworks mode...of fireworks. 3 Press the [FOCUS] button until the focus indication (P77) lights. 4 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4). • The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are exploding. • ...
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... Shutter speed Noise 80 400 (DMC-FZ5) 64 400 (DMC-FZ4) Suitable Not suitable Not suitable Slow Less Suitable Fast Increased 73 VQT0Q09 If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for the shutter speed. DMC-FZ5: [ISO80] - [ISO200] DMC-FZ4: [ISO64] - [ISO200] ...(It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.) (Common to DMC-FZ5/DMC-FZ4) • In simple mode [ ], motion image ...
... Shutter speed Noise 80 400 (DMC-FZ5) 64 400 (DMC-FZ4) Suitable Not suitable Not suitable Slow Less Suitable Fast Increased 73 VQT0Q09 If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for the shutter speed. DMC-FZ5: [ISO80] - [ISO200] DMC-FZ4: [ISO64] - [ISO200] ...(It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.) (Common to DMC-FZ5/DMC-FZ4) • In simple mode [ ], motion image ...
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... recording condition. • The number of recordable pictures depends on the screen may be cut off in [TIFF]. - [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-FZ5 only) - [RESIZE] - [TRIMMING] • The following functions cannot be used when setting the quality to playback pictures recorded using... Both ends of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. • When the quality is small. 2560 (DMC-FZ5) 2560k1920 pixels 2304 (DMC-FZ4) 2304k1728 pixels 2048 (DMC-FZ5) 2048k1536 pixels 1600 1280 1600k1200 pixels 1280k960 pixels 640 640k480 pixels HDTV 1920k1080 pixels • For details ...
... recording condition. • The number of recordable pictures depends on the screen may be cut off in [TIFF]. - [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-FZ5 only) - [RESIZE] - [TRIMMING] • The following functions cannot be used when setting the quality to playback pictures recorded using... Both ends of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. • When the quality is small. 2560 (DMC-FZ5) 2560k1920 pixels 2304 (DMC-FZ4) 2304k1728 pixels 2048 (DMC-FZ5) 2048k1536 pixels 1600 1280 1600k1200 pixels 1280k960 pixels 640 640k480 pixels HDTV 1920k1080 pixels • For details ...
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...audio. To adjust the sound volume, refer to play them back. • When using a high capacity card, it may be played back with the camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by pressing 4. • You can hear audio from the speaker. Playback (advanced... 2/1. • Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is possible that fast rewinding may not be possible to P25. (DMC-FZ5 only) • You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4. • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P91) or trimmed (P92). • You cannot use the zoom function...
...audio. To adjust the sound volume, refer to play them back. • When using a high capacity card, it may be played back with the camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by pressing 4. • You can hear audio from the speaker. Playback (advanced... 2/1. • Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is possible that fast rewinding may not be possible to P25. (DMC-FZ5 only) • You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4. • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P91) or trimmed (P92). • You cannot use the zoom function...
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.../ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold the plug B to push into or pull out. 2 Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of DMC-FZ4, connect... the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). • Turn the camera and the TV off. 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. 4 Turn the...
.../ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold the plug B to push into or pull out. 2 Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of DMC-FZ4, connect... the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). • Turn the camera and the TV off. 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. 4 Turn the...
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... pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-FZ5)/ 4,230,000 pixels (DMC-FZ4) Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm (DMC-FZ5)/35 - 420 mm (DMC-FZ4)/F2.8 - Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.1 W (When recording...
... pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-FZ5)/ 4,230,000 pixels (DMC-FZ4) Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm (DMC-FZ5)/35 - 420 mm (DMC-FZ4)/F2.8 - Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.1 W (When recording...