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DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0V07 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0V07 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... (P38) 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/Auto bracket (P43)/White balance fine adjustment (P61)/Backlight compensation in memory when you are optional. Names of the Components 1 2 1 23 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ3 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 1 Lens (P3) 2 Flash (P38) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable...
... (P38) 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/Auto bracket (P43)/White balance fine adjustment (P61)/Backlight compensation in memory when you are optional. Names of the Components 1 2 1 23 3 1 DMC-LZ5 K1HA08CD0007 2 DMC-LZ3 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0009 4 5 1 Lens (P3) 2 Flash (P38) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries 2 USB Connection Cable 3 1: AV Cable...
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10 11 12 Preparation 21 22 13 14 15 10 Microphone (DMC-LZ5) (P54, 65, 74) 11 Zoom lever (P28) 12 Optical image stabilizer button (P44) 13 Mode dial (P4) 14 Shutter button (P23, 54) 15 Camera ON/... 17 18 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ3) (P79, 81, 85) 20 [DC IN] socket (P79, 81) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). 9 VQT0V07
10 11 12 Preparation 21 22 13 14 15 10 Microphone (DMC-LZ5) (P54, 65, 74) 11 Zoom lever (P28) 12 Optical image stabilizer button (P44) 13 Mode dial (P4) 14 Shutter button (P23, 54) 15 Camera ON/... 17 18 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 Card door (P15) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 3V 19 20 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (DMC-LZ5) [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (DMC-LZ3) (P79, 81, 85) 20 [DC IN] socket (P79, 81) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). 9 VQT0V07
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... picture mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 400 pictures batteries (optional) (Approx...
... picture mode) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ5: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min) DMC-LZ3: Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Fully charged DMC-LZ5: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 400 pictures batteries (optional) (Approx...
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Playback time Batteries Used Continuous playback time Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 410 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 420 min Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 410 min Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 590 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 600 min • The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending...
Playback time Batteries Used Continuous playback time Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 410 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 420 min Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ5: batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 410 min Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) DMC-LZ5: Approx. 590 min DMC-LZ3: Approx. 600 min • The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending...
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... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extra optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ3). (P29) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings...
... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extra optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/ 7.5k(DMC-LZ3). (P29) • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings...
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... backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P63): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P65): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P66): [ON] • [SLOW...
... backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P63): - [ ENLARGE]: / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (5M) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: / (2.5M EZ)/Standard - [ E-MAIL]: / (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P65): [ ] (1-area-focusing) • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P66): [ON] • [SLOW...
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... maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio Maximum Picture size zoom magnification / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ 6k (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3)/ Extra optical zoom - (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) / 8.3k (DMC-LZ5) 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size...
... maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio Maximum Picture size zoom magnification / (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ / (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ 6k (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5)/ (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3)/ Extra optical zoom - (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) / 8.3k (DMC-LZ5) 7.5k ± (0.3M EZ) (DMC-LZ3) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size...
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...extra optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use extra optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 33k(DMC-LZ5)/ 30k(DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ3) extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene ... zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extra optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on the centre of the screen is displayed and...
...extra optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use extra optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 33k(DMC-LZ5)/ 30k(DMC-LZ3) zoom can be achieved with the 8.3k(DMC-LZ5)/7.5k(DMC-LZ3) extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene ... zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W T T 1a 6a 24a W T 1a 8.3a 33a (DMC-LZ5) (DMC-LZ5) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extra optical zoom • When using the digital zoom, the AF area on the centre of the screen is displayed and...
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... (pictures/ second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢2 DMC-LZ5: DMC-LZ5: max. 6 max. 8 2¢2 DMC-LZ3: DMC-LZ3: max. 3 max. 5 Depends on the burst mode setting. You can take pictures until the capacity of the screen. (P86) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 5 pictures (DMC-LZ3) : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢1 ; When burst...
... (pictures/ second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢2 DMC-LZ5: DMC-LZ5: max. 6 max. 8 2¢2 DMC-LZ3: DMC-LZ3: max. 3 max. 5 Depends on the burst mode setting. You can take pictures until the capacity of the screen. (P86) - [ ENLARGE]: /Max. 6 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 3 pictures (DMC-LZ3) - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]: /Max. 8 pictures (DMC-LZ5)/Max. 5 pictures (DMC-LZ3) : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢1 ; When burst...
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...• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to QVGA (320k240 pixels). (±...on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be ...
...• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio. (DMC-LZ5) • You cannot record audio. (DMC-LZ3) • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • When you set to QVGA (320k240 pixels). (±...on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. • Depending on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be ...
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... Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to PC (P79) or TV (P85). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ5. ∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) Press 21 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. 100_0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/3 10:00 1.DEC.2006 • Refer... create still pictures with other equipment may not play back on the camera. • If you play back motion pictures that can record audio on DMC-LZ3. • The file format that have been recorded with audio.
... Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to PC (P79) or TV (P85). • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ5. ∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ5) Press 21 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. 100_0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/3 10:00 1.DEC.2006 • Refer... create still pictures with other equipment may not play back on the camera. • If you play back motion pictures that can record audio on DMC-LZ3. • The file format that have been recorded with audio.
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... matches the subject. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ∫ Number of pixels You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ3) is made of numerous dots called pixels. When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ) is selected, you can select an angle of view that matches your...
... matches the subject. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ∫ Number of pixels You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (6M) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M) (DMC-LZ3) is made of numerous dots called pixels. When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ) is selected, you can select an angle of view that matches your...
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.... Standard quality pictures are recorded. ENLARGE: [ ] (6M [ ]) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M [ ]) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - 4qk6q/10k15cm: [ ] (2.5M EZ [ ])/Standard - Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (6M) (DMC-LZ5) (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) (0.3M EZ) 2816k2112 pixels...640k480 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (5M) (DMC-LZ5) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (2.5M EZ) 2816k1880 pixels 2560k1712 pixels 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5) (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (2M EZ) 2816k1584 pixels 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels ∫ Quality You...
.... Standard quality pictures are recorded. ENLARGE: [ ] (6M [ ]) (DMC-LZ5)/ [ ] (5M [ ]) (DMC-LZ3)/Fine - 4qk6q/10k15cm: [ ] (2.5M EZ [ ])/Standard - Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (6M) (DMC-LZ5) (5M) (DMC-LZ3) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) (0.3M EZ) 2816k2112 pixels...640k480 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (5M) (DMC-LZ5) (4.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (2.5M EZ) 2816k1880 pixels 2560k1712 pixels 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (4.5M) (DMC-LZ5) (3.5M) (DMC-LZ3) (2M EZ) 2816k1584 pixels 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels ∫ Quality You...
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The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be added. Exif is a system that have been set . (P68) ...
The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be added. Exif is a system that have been set . (P68) ...
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... on and select external input. 4 Turn the camera on. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied). • You may not be able to a wide-screen TV or a high-definition TV, the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically...the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight in other AV cables (DMC-LZ5)/video cables (DMC-LZ3) except the supplied one. • Only when the mode dial is set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. ∫ Playing back pictures on a TV...
... on and select external input. 4 Turn the camera on. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied). • You may not be able to a wide-screen TV or a high-definition TV, the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically...the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight in other AV cables (DMC-LZ5)/video cables (DMC-LZ3) except the supplied one. • Only when the mode dial is set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. ∫ Playing back pictures on a TV...
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.... (P70) 2: The picture is not played back. • Is the mode dial set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play...
.... (P70) 2: The picture is not played back. • Is the mode dial set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the AV cable (DMC-LZ5)/video cable (DMC-LZ3) (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. 4: The picture cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play...
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... Built-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-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 99...
... Built-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-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 99...
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...: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ3) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ3), Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 6k zoom, fl6.1 mm...
...: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 3.0 V DMC-LZ5: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) DMC-LZ3: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/5,000,000 pixels (DMC-LZ3) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels (DMC-LZ5)/ 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ3), Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 6k zoom, fl6.1 mm...
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... media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio (DMC-LZ5): Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analogue video/audio (DMC-LZ5): Analogue video (DMC-LZ3): Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT (DMC-LZ5): DIGITAL/V.OUT (DMC-LZ3): DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Others Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 50 cm to 4.2 m (Wide) [HIGH...
... media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio (DMC-LZ5): Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analogue video/audio (DMC-LZ5): Analogue video (DMC-LZ3): Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT (DMC-LZ5): DIGITAL/V.OUT (DMC-LZ3): DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Others Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 50 cm to 4.2 m (Wide) [HIGH...