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DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0U87 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0U87 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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.... Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272...a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase ...
.... Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272...a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase ...
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... are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) ...obtaining replacement parts. Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory...
... are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P103) 1 Lens (P4) ...obtaining replacement parts. Names of the Components 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ4 DMC-LZ3 1 23 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ5) 2: Video Cable (Supplied with DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap • SD Memory...
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... image stabilizer button (P45) 13 Mode dial (P5) 14 Shutter button (P24, 55) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 19) 16 17 18 DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (P80, 82, 86) 20 [DC IN] socket (P80, 82) • Always use a ...tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P16) 10 VQT0U87 optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
... image stabilizer button (P45) 13 Mode dial (P5) 14 Shutter button (P24, 55) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 19) 16 17 18 DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (P80, 82, 86) 20 [DC IN] socket (P80, 82) • Always use a ...tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P16) 10 VQT0U87 optional). 21 22 21 Battery door (P16) 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;
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... (optional) (Approx. 190 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on Ni-MH...
... (optional) (Approx. 190 min) DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on Ni-MH...
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... time Preparation Batteries Used Continuous playback time Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 410 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 420 min Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 410 min Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 500 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 510 min • The .... The number of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power. 15 VQT0U87
... time Preparation Batteries Used Continuous playback time Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 410 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 420 min Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 410 min Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 500 min DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3: Approx. 510 min • The .... The number of batteries used. • We recommend using power save mode (P22) or economy mode (P47) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power. 15 VQT0U87
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.../10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3). (P30) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other settings are applied to...
.../10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3). (P30) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other settings are applied to...
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Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO] • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P64): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P66): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST ...; The flash setting is fixed to when light comes from the back of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT 28 VQT0U87 BACKLIGHT Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the...
Basic • [SENSITIVITY] (P63): [AUTO] • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P64): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P66): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST ...; The flash setting is fixed to when light comes from the back of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT 28 VQT0U87 BACKLIGHT Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ5) - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the...
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... is cropped to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with a higher zoom effect. 30 VQT0U87 Basic Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 6k optical zoom. Picture size with the Picture size with the extended optical...
... is cropped to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with a higher zoom effect. 30 VQT0U87 Basic Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) SCN1 SCN2 This camera has a 6k optical zoom. Picture size with the Picture size with the extended optical...
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...worrying about further picture distortion. • If you set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom SCN1 SCN2 A maximum of 33k(DMC-LZ5)/ 30k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can also press the shutter button halfway to select the [REC] menu icon [ ] and then press ...SENS.] in the [SCENE MODE] menu (P49), press 4 to close the menu. • You can be achieved with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in scene mode, the ...
...worrying about further picture distortion. • If you set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom SCN1 SCN2 A maximum of 33k(DMC-LZ5)/ 30k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) zoom can also press the shutter button halfway to select the [REC] menu icon [ ] and then press ...SENS.] in the [SCENE MODE] menu (P49), press 4 to close the menu. • You can be achieved with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in scene mode, the ...
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...; In simple mode [ ], the settings become slower halfway. When the burst speed is set to 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst mode are set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to Unlimited - You can take...pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) 3¢2 2¢2 approx. 1.5 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ5: max. 6 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5: max. 8 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 5 Depends on the number of recordable pictures and the card. • The focus is fixed when the first ...
...; In simple mode [ ], the settings become slower halfway. When the burst speed is set to 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst mode are set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to Unlimited - You can take...pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) 3¢2 2¢2 approx. 1.5 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ5: max. 6 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 3 DMC-LZ5: max. 8 DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3: max. 5 Depends on the number of recordable pictures and the card. • The focus is fixed when the first ...
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...then press [MENU/SET]. This is not a malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of SD Memory Card, the card access indication may ...size is small so it may not be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on ... on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to QVGA (320k240 pixels)....
...then press [MENU/SET]. This is not a malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of SD Memory Card, the card access indication may ...size is small so it may not be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on ... on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to QVGA (320k240 pixels)....
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...While playing audio (DMC-LZ5) and playing back or pausing motion pictures] 60 VQT0U87 When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (P80) or TV (P86). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3. • The file format that fast rewinding may not play back on DMC-LZ5. Advanced ...∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) Press 21 to select a picture with the ...
...While playing audio (DMC-LZ5) and playing back or pausing motion pictures] 60 VQT0U87 When you want to play audio, connect the camera to PC (P80) or TV (P86). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3. • The file format that fast rewinding may not play back on DMC-LZ5. Advanced ...∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) Press 21 to select a picture with the ...
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...to set . (P61) By changing the aspect ratio, you can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is selected. This is suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc. This is also suitable for ...When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ) is selected, you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pictures and attach them to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. Menu Settings • ISO sensitivity cannot be when it is printed on a large piece of paper ...
...to set . (P61) By changing the aspect ratio, you can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) is selected. This is suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc. This is also suitable for ...When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ) is selected, you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pictures and attach them to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. Menu Settings • ISO sensitivity cannot be when it is printed on a large piece of paper ...
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...pixels). • Pictures may not correspond with EZ displayed, the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) when the digital zoom is set to P97 for [EZ] is not displayed. • In motion picture mode [ ], the picture ...depending on the screen may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. • Refer to [STANDARD]. ENLARGE: [ ] (6M [ ]) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M [ ]) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/ Fine - 4qk6q/10k15cm: [ ] (2.5M EZ [ ])/Standard - Standard (High compression): This gives priority to picture quality. E-MAIL: [ ] (0.3M ...
...pixels). • Pictures may not correspond with EZ displayed, the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k (DMC-LZ5)/7.5k (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) when the digital zoom is set to P97 for [EZ] is not displayed. • In motion picture mode [ ], the picture ...depending on the screen may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. • Refer to [STANDARD]. ENLARGE: [ ] (6M [ ]) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M [ ]) (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3)/ Fine - 4qk6q/10k15cm: [ ] (2.5M EZ [ ])/Standard - Standard (High compression): This gives priority to picture quality. E-MAIL: [ ] (0.3M ...
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...be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played ...back vertically. • When you play back pictures on the built-in steps of 90°. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set . (P69) DPOF (Digital...rotated when they cannot be added. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture...
...be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played ...back vertically. • When you play back pictures on the built-in steps of 90°. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set . (P69) DPOF (Digital...rotated when they cannot be added. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 34 to rotate the picture...
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... cut off when it is displayed due to the characteristics of the picture may be cut off . DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket.... • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight in the [SETUP] menu. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (supplied). • You may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use...
... cut off when it is displayed due to the characteristics of the picture may be cut off . DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket.... • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight in the [SETUP] menu. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) (supplied). • You may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use...
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...in the [SETUP] menu. 3: A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is recognized.) • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect the camera to the TV with both ends. ∫ Others 1: An unreadable language was selected by mistake. • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu... with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly...
...in the [SETUP] menu. 3: A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is recognized.) • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect the camera to the TV with both ends. ∫ Others 1: An unreadable language was selected by mistake. • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu... with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly...
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...-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB (6M): (2816k2112 pixels) (DMC-LZ5) / (5M): (2560k1920 pixels) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) / (3M EZ): (2048k1536 pixels) 4 8 5 10 8 16 4 8 5 10 8 16 9 19 11 23 18 36 20 40 24 48 38 75 41 82 50...
...-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB (6M): (2816k2112 pixels) (DMC-LZ5) / (5M): (2560k1920 pixels) (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) / (3M EZ): (2048k1536 pixels) 4 8 5 10 8 16 4 8 5 10 8 16 9 19 11 23 18 36 20 40 24 48 38 75 41 82 50...
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... Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ4: DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3), Primary color filter Optical...
... Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ4: DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/ DMC-LZ3) 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ4/DMC-LZ3), Primary color filter Optical...