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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1P79-1 DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1P79-1 DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the ...
...FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ5 DMC-TZ4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the ...
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... DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. -If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ5 model. 100-0001 1/9 DMC-TZ4: 10:00 MAR.15.2008 4 VQT1P79 If you see this manual are for the correct method of the U.S.A. About the battery pack Battery...
... DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. -If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-TZ5 model. 100-0001 1/9 DMC-TZ4: 10:00 MAR.15.2008 4 VQT1P79 If you see this manual are for the correct method of the U.S.A. About the battery pack Battery...
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...battery is dirty. For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with dry a cloth. Battery will be reduced if intervals between recordings... or modify the charger. if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are longer; Clean with any non-Panasonic "after being charged. approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals • Playback time: ... can cause battery to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) 1 Values based on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ4 Battery will run out if not used frequently; 1 Charging battery Preparations Always charge before first use!...
...battery is dirty. For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with dry a cloth. Battery will be reduced if intervals between recordings... or modify the charger. if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are longer; Clean with any non-Panasonic "after being charged. approx. 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals • Playback time: ... can cause battery to approx. 150 [165 2] mins) 1 Values based on actual usage). 2 DMC-TZ4 Battery will run out if not used frequently; 1 Charging battery Preparations Always charge before first use!...
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...M Max. If, for 'extended optical zoom'.) • Optical zoom Zoom bar • Extended optical zoom ( displayed) Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x (DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x) Varies according to 'extended optical zoom' (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is Extended optical zoom (EZ)? 3 Basics Taking pictures with... turn completely Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 1 14.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x 1 DMC-TZ5 only, ( ):DMC-TZ4 What is short for example, set to '3M ' (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central...
...M Max. If, for 'extended optical zoom'.) • Optical zoom Zoom bar • Extended optical zoom ( displayed) Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x (DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x) Varies according to 'extended optical zoom' (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is Extended optical zoom (EZ)? 3 Basics Taking pictures with... turn completely Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 1 14.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x 1 DMC-TZ5 only, ( ):DMC-TZ4 What is short for example, set to '3M ' (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central...
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...DMC-TZ4) 1 x 10 x 16.9 x (DMC-TZ4:15.9 x) Picture quality is temporarily reduced. 9 M (8 M) → 3 M 8.5 M (7 M) → 2.5 M 7.5 M (6 M) → 2 M ( ): DMC-TZ4 You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if 'DIGITAL... ZOOM' (P.34) is reached. Easy zoom cannot be memorized even if power is operated - The enlargement ratio displayed in the following cases: (MOTION PICTURE mode), 'HIGH SENS.', 'HI-SPEED BURST', and 'MULTI ASPECT' (DMC...zoom', and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) times with 'EX ...
...DMC-TZ4) 1 x 10 x 16.9 x (DMC-TZ4:15.9 x) Picture quality is temporarily reduced. 9 M (8 M) → 3 M 8.5 M (7 M) → 2.5 M 7.5 M (6 M) → 2 M ( ): DMC-TZ4 You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if 'DIGITAL... ZOOM' (P.34) is reached. Easy zoom cannot be memorized even if power is operated - The enlargement ratio displayed in the following cases: (MOTION PICTURE mode), 'HIGH SENS.', 'HI-SPEED BURST', and 'MULTI ASPECT' (DMC...zoom', and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) times with 'EX ...
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... MODE ON STABILIZERɹ MODE1 MIN. 3 Basics Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Enlarging further ' DIGITAL ZOOM' Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 40x - 67.5x ). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.) DMC-TZ4: 63.8 x 1 Display REC menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO...
... MODE ON STABILIZERɹ MODE1 MIN. 3 Basics Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Enlarging further ' DIGITAL ZOOM' Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 40x - 67.5x ). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.) DMC-TZ4: 63.8 x 1 Display REC menu 3&$ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO OFF SENSITIVITY AUTO...
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... flash use is prohibited 1 When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and corrected automatically when the flash is insignificant. Max. 1/4 sec. when 'STABILIZER' set to 'OFF' or when blur is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only) 1, 2As two flashes... (correction effect may vary according to person). max. 1 sec. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subjects in use Uses Taking pictures of subject. 2 DMC-TZ4 only Shutter speeds are as follows 1/30 3 - 1/2000th • , , : 1/8 3 - 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to 'MIN. SHTR SPEED' setting...
... flash use is prohibited 1 When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and corrected automatically when the flash is insignificant. Max. 1/4 sec. when 'STABILIZER' set to 'OFF' or when blur is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only) 1, 2As two flashes... (correction effect may vary according to person). max. 1 sec. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subjects in use Uses Taking pictures of subject. 2 DMC-TZ4 only Shutter speeds are as follows 1/30 3 - 1/2000th • , , : 1/8 3 - 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to 'MIN. SHTR SPEED' setting...
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... ( : default setting) SCENE MODE 2 ˓ ˓1 3 3 3 1 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. 2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , , • Cannot be changed . This may take time if battery is low, or if using 'AUTO LCD OFF' (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off...
... ( : default setting) SCENE MODE 2 ˓ ˓1 3 3 3 1 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction) according to subject and brightness. 2 DMC-TZ5 only 3 DMC-TZ4: , , • Cannot be changed . This may take time if battery is low, or if using 'AUTO LCD OFF' (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off...
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...• Focus: Max. DMC-TZ4:Approx. 7 pictures/sec. The burst speed and number of recordable pictures change according to the recording conditions or types of recordable pictures DMC-TZ5:Approx. 6 pictures/...4:3 2M 3:2 2.5M 16:9 2M CANCEL SELECT SET Take pictures. (Hold shutter button) Still pictures are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • The following functions cannot...Main fixed settings QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400 • Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used . • The number of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Tips...
...• Focus: Max. DMC-TZ4:Approx. 7 pictures/sec. The burst speed and number of recordable pictures change according to the recording conditions or types of recordable pictures DMC-TZ5:Approx. 6 pictures/...4:3 2M 3:2 2.5M 16:9 2M CANCEL SELECT SET Take pictures. (Hold shutter button) Still pictures are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • The following functions cannot...Main fixed settings QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400 • Extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used . • The number of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Tips...
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...:9 ratio. Setting guide Larger picture size Crisper picture lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture higher recording capacity For example, '0.3 M ' is not used for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows. 1 : 8 M(3264×2448), 2 : None, 3 : 7 M(3264×2176), 4 : 6 M(3264×1840) Extended ...setting and on subject and recording conditions. Mosaic effect may not be used in the 'HIGH SENS.', 'HI-SPEED BURST', and 'MULTI ASPECT' (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes. When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), 7 M and 2 M may appear depending on 'QUALITY' (see below). (P.100)...
...:9 ratio. Setting guide Larger picture size Crisper picture lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture higher recording capacity For example, '0.3 M ' is not used for DMC-TZ4 model are as follows. 1 : 8 M(3264×2448), 2 : None, 3 : 7 M(3264×2176), 4 : 6 M(3264×1840) Extended ...setting and on subject and recording conditions. Mosaic effect may not be used in the 'HIGH SENS.', 'HI-SPEED BURST', and 'MULTI ASPECT' (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes. When using (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), 7 M and 2 M may appear depending on 'QUALITY' (see below). (P.100)...
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...AUTO'. 61 VQT1P79 Auto review performed regardless of 'AUTO REVIEW' setting. of pictures 1 No burst Fine: Max. 3 (Max.4: DMC-TZ4) Standard: Max. 5 (Max.7: DMC-TZ4) Until card/built-in darker locations. When burst setting is use, flash is prevented from first picture. When using self-timer: ...8594; Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'BURST' (P.20) Settings BURST setting OFF (Burst) (Free) Speed 2.5 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ5) 3 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ4) Approx. 2 pictures/sec 2 No. Settings will be taken (P.49). Succession of photographs taken while shutter button is selected, the exposure...
...AUTO'. 61 VQT1P79 Auto review performed regardless of 'AUTO REVIEW' setting. of pictures 1 No burst Fine: Max. 3 (Max.4: DMC-TZ4) Standard: Max. 5 (Max.7: DMC-TZ4) Until card/built-in darker locations. When burst setting is use, flash is prevented from first picture. When using self-timer: ...8594; Press 'MENU/SET' → Select 'BURST' (P.20) Settings BURST setting OFF (Burst) (Free) Speed 2.5 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ5) 3 pictures/sec. (DMC-TZ4) Approx. 2 pictures/sec 2 No. Settings will be taken (P.49). Succession of photographs taken while shutter button is selected, the exposure...
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... of minimum picture size for pictures with audio. 16 : 9 7.5 M 1, 6 M 2, 5.5 M 1, 3.5 M After TEXT STAMP 3 M 2.5 M 2 M After TEXT STAMP is applied, pictures cannot be resized or trimmed, and 1 : DMC-TZ5 only 2 : DMC-TZ4 only 'ASPECT CONV.', 'TEXT STAMP' and DPOF date printing settings cannot be resized.) Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → ' PLAYBACK menu' → Select 'RESIZE...
... of minimum picture size for pictures with audio. 16 : 9 7.5 M 1, 6 M 2, 5.5 M 1, 3.5 M After TEXT STAMP 3 M 2.5 M 2 M After TEXT STAMP is applied, pictures cannot be resized or trimmed, and 1 : DMC-TZ5 only 2 : DMC-TZ4 only 'ASPECT CONV.', 'TEXT STAMP' and DPOF date printing settings cannot be resized.) Set-up: Press 'MENU/SET' → ' PLAYBACK menu' → Select 'RESIZE...
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... 10 pictures, battery allowed to completely delete the data from the card. The unusable battery should be emitted from inside of or transferring your camera or computer, this is not a fault. • Always remove from AM radio (may cause radio interference). • Noises may be ... after use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. Do not use . SDHC Logo is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: • Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % ...
... 10 pictures, battery allowed to completely delete the data from the card. The unusable battery should be emitted from inside of or transferring your camera or computer, this is not a fault. • Always remove from AM radio (may cause radio interference). • Noises may be ... after use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. Do not use . SDHC Logo is based on the following CIPA 2 standards. 1 DMC-TZ4 CIPA standards: • Using Panasonic SD memory card (16 MB) • Using the supplied battery • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 % ...
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Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. 1 DMC-TZ5 2 DMC-TZ4 8.5 M 1 7 M 2 6 M EZ 1 4.5 M EZ 2.5 M EZ 7.5 M 1 6 M 2 5.5 M EZ 1 3.5 M EZ 2 M EZ (3552×2368) (3264×2176) (3072×2048) (2560×1712) (2048×1360) (3712×2088) (3264...
Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. 1 DMC-TZ5 2 DMC-TZ4 8.5 M 1 7 M 2 6 M EZ 1 4.5 M EZ 2.5 M EZ 7.5 M 1 6 M 2 5.5 M EZ 1 3.5 M EZ 2 M EZ (3552×2368) (3264×2176) (3072×2048) (2560×1712) (2048×1360) (3712×2088) (3264...
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...Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W (DMC-TZ5)/1.2 W (DMC-TZ4) When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ5: 9,100,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ5: 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 1/2.5"...x zoom f=4.7 mm to 47 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Digital zoom Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 16.9 x (DMC-TZ5)/Max. 15.9 x (DMC-TZ4) Focus Normal/Macro Face detection/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (...
...Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W (DMC-TZ5)/1.2 W (DMC-TZ4) When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels DMC-TZ5: 9,100,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor DMC-TZ5: 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels DMC-TZ4: 1/2.5"...x zoom f=4.7 mm to 47 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm)/F3.3 to F4.9 Digital zoom Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 16.9 x (DMC-TZ5)/Max. 15.9 x (DMC-TZ4) Focus Normal/Macro Face detection/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (...
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...rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component/Audio line output (monaural) COMPONENT OUT: Dedicated jack (10 pin) DIGITAL/AV ...; 1.43" (D)] Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214 (7.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208 (7.3 oz) With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240 (8.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234 (8.3 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety Output CHARGE...
...rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component/Audio line output (monaural) COMPONENT OUT: Dedicated jack (10 pin) DIGITAL/AV ...; 1.43" (D)] Excluding card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 214 (7.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 208 (7.3 oz) With card and battery: DMC-TZ5 Approx. 240 (8.5 oz)/ DMC-TZ4 Approx. 234 (8.3 oz) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A45B): Information for your safety Output CHARGE...