Panasonic DMC-SZ5 manual Taking pictures with your favourite settings, Normal Picture Mode

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Basic

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal Picture Mode)

Recording Mode:

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

1 Press [MODE].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

AISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

ISO F3.1 1/60

A B C

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features F0712TC0Contents Entering Text Using the Rec Menu About the LCD Monitor Using the ZoomTaking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Using the Motion Picture Menu103 100101 104Others About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Or PressLens barrel AV OUT/DIGITAL socket P13, 137, 140 Card/Battery door P11 DC coupler coverStrap eyelet Zoom lever P52 Speaker P45Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge itClose the card/battery door Charging Check that this unit is turned offBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication About the charging lamp Lit red Charging Off Charging timePreparation Recording conditions by Cipa standard When recording with picture quality set to HDRecording still pictures Approx minPlayback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardBuilt-in Memory Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Memory size Approx MBCard RemarksSD Memory Card Preparation Picture size Available recording time when recording motion picturesNumber of recordable pictures RecordingClock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress power button Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Clock can be reset as shown in steps 5Preventing jitter camera shake Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Direction Detection Function Rotate DispNormal Picture Mode P30 Selecting the Recording ModeList of Recording Modes Intelligent Auto Mode P27 Miniature Effect Mode P62Taking pictures using the automatic function Recording ModeMinimal distance how close you can be to Scene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings Taking pictures with your favourite settings Normal Picture ModeFocusing Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto ModeExposure PictureRecording Motion Pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to Œ Recording still pictures while recording motion picturesSelecting a picture Playing Back Pictures Normal PlayPress Press 2 orRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures To delete a single picture Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then pressWhen Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesExample, you can connect the camera to a wireless access Setting the MenuSetting menu items Point, or acquire a Lumix Club login IDPress 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Using the Quick MenuPress 3/ 4 to select the menu item and then Press MENU/SET Destination Travel destination area About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Home Your home areaTravel destination is recorded at the time of recording Travel Setup SETLocation SET Travel DateBrightness Beep Level Low High OFFShutter Vol Contrast · Saturation¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set LCD ModeON/OFF 2MIN 5MIN 10MINSEC SEC PAL Video OutVideo output is set to Ntsc system Video output is set to PAL systemDisplay so that they are displayed VerticallySet the language displayed on the screen Demo Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoAuto Demo on OFF About the LCD Monitor Recording ModePlayback Mode Press DISP. to changeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the ZoomApplicable modes Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleTypes of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZFeature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Screen displayRecording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingSet the flash to match the recording Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Available flash rangeFrom the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1k Enlarge when taking the pictureTaking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k whilePicture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerThen press it fully to take the picture Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressedCompensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly exposed Towards positive Towards negativeEffect Mode Record pictures that look like dioramas MiniatureTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scenery PortraitSoft Skin This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePanorama Shot Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then pressTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode VerticalAbout playback Night Portrait Technique for Night Portrait ModeSports Night SceneryBirthday Name To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepBaby1/Baby2 Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishHigh Sens PetSunset Glass ThroughEntering Text Display the entry screenMENU/SET to end text input Using the Rec Menu For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41Picture Size 100 200 400 SensitivityAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 800 1600 100White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Auto White BalanceAF Mode About š Face Detection Recording Resolution ExposureDigital Zoom Number of recordable Settings Description of settings Burst speedBurst PicturesSettings Description of settings Number of recordable Flash setting is fixed to ‰Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for Color Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerYou can take a picture with date and time of recording Date StampClock Set Stamp the year, month, and dayRec Quality Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 Continuous AFVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methodsSlide Show Operations performed during slide showCursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1 Changing the slide show settings EffectDuration or Repeat can be set Then press MENU/SET to set Filtering PlayPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category About the categories to be sortedCalendar Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backYou can display pictures by recording date Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Auto RetouchBrightness and colour of the pictures taken can be balanced Using the Playback Menu Location LoggingTo pause the recording of location information Upload Set Select Upload Set on the Playback menu. P41Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the WEB services Text Stamp Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picturesPress 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SETBaby/Pet It cannot be restored once divided Video DividePress 3 at the location to divide Press 3/ 4 to select Single or Multi and then press ResizeSelect Resize on the Playback menu. P41 Select the picture and sizeCropping Zoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move100 FavoritePress 2/1 to 101 Print Set102 To print the date103 Protect104 CopyWEB What you can do with the Wi-FiRfunction105 You can display recorded pictures on a DLNA-compatible TVAbout the Wi-Fi connection lamp 106Wi-Fi function Use the camera as a wireless LAN device107 108 Setting up the connection with Wi-Fi WizardConnect to a wireless access point Set the destination109 Select Remote Control in the Wi-Fi menu. P41Smartphone operations Start up Lumix Link on your smartphone110 111 112 Turn on Rec. loc. Info on the smartphoneTake a picture on this unit Preparation before sending images 113Smart Transfer 114Send Image Images that can be sentUsing WEB services 115August 116 Select Send Image in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 To send images117 Does not change 118Changes the destination Sending them119 Preparation Set the TV to Dlna waiting Mode To display picture on a TV wirelesslySelect Wireless TV Playback in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 120121 To print pictures wirelesslySelect Wireless Print in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 To print a single pictureTo transfer images automatically 122Exit Exit the destination setting menu 123Transferring them 124 Give priority to charging. Transfer images after chargingGive priority to image transfers Access Point How to Use the Wi-Fi Setup MenuWi-Fi Wizard Set up this unit to connect to the wireless access point126 When connecting with Add wireless AP 127Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET Set the first wireless access point to connect to 128Refer to the Lumix Club site for details 129Press 3/4 to select New account, and press Menu Http//lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c130 Enter a password and press MENU/SETCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET Read through the Lumix Club terms of use and press MENU/SETTo set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone Check or change the acquired login ID/password PreparationEnter the login ID or password, and press MENU/SET 131132 Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix ClubSelect Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen Device NameChange or delete information on registered AV device 133External AV device Press 3/4 to select Edit or Delete, and press MENU/SETWi-Fi Button Any desired Wi-Fi menu can be set to the Wi-Fibutton134 Wi-Fi Password Enter the password entered in again and press MENU/SET135 Reset Wi-Fi Settings 136MAC Address Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 137Connect the camera and a TV 138 PC that can be used Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC139 PreparationsPlease turn this unit on and your PC before connecting 140Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 141Connection in the PTP Mode Select PictBridgePTP when connecting USB connection cable142 143 Start up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P141Select the destination to upload Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder144 This Site is English only145 Dubbing with non-compatible equipmentPrinting the Pictures 146Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET 147 148 Selecting a single picture and printing itSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Print with Date Print Settings149 Num.of prints150 Paper SizeWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 151Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Screen Display 152153 Age P69154 About the LCD monitor Cleaning155 About the Lens156 Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery AC adaptor supplied157 About the personal informationDisclaimer About the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time158 About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 159160 This battery cannot be usedRead Error/Write Error Please check the card Insert SD card again/Try another cardNo image to send Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password161 Connection failedCard/battery door does not close TroubleshootingBattery and power source Battery becomes flat too quickly163 RecordingMotion picture recording stops in the middle 164Recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture Recording by Panorama Shot ends before finishing165 LCD monitorPlayback 166Flash Flash is not activated167 Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to blackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 168 Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upAbout the Wi-Fi function 169170 There is an image that could not be transmitted Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi171 Transmission of the image fails midway172 TV, PC and printerCard is not recognised by the PC. Sdxc memory card is used There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook173 Ends of the pictures are cut at printing174 Others175 File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyFile numbers are recorded with previously used numbers 176 License Issues 177178 179 180 181 182 183 184

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DMC-SZ5 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-SZ5 is a compact digital camera that was designed for photographers seeking portability without sacrificing image quality. Launched as part of Panasonic's Lumix lineup, the SZ5 combines functionality with an appealing design, making it a popular choice for casual users and photography enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the DMC-SZ5 is its 14.1-megapixel sensor, which captures detailed images even in challenging lighting conditions. The camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 25mm wide-angle view that extends to a 120mm telephoto equivalent. With an impressive 10x optical zoom capability, the SZ5 allows users to easily frame subjects, whether they are near or far, making it ideal for travel photography, group shots, and candid moments.

The camera boasts a variety of shooting modes to accommodate different styles and preferences. From intelligent auto mode to scene modes tailored for landscapes, portraits, and night shots, users can quickly switch settings to match their photographic needs. The inclusion of Panasonic’s Creative Control mode also allows for unique artistic effects, enabling users to enhance their images with just a few taps.

Incorporating advanced technologies, the DMC-SZ5 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD display, providing a clear and vibrant view of images and menus. This display makes it easy to review photos and adjust settings on the go. Additionally, the camera features a built-in Wi-Fi function that allows for seamless connectivity, letting users remotely control the camera or share images instantly on social media platforms.

The compact design of the SZ5 makes it incredibly portable, easily fitting into small bags or even pockets. This emphasis on convenience is complemented by a sleek and stylish appearance, available in various colors to suit different personal tastes.

With a range of additional features such as 1080p full HD video recording, multiple aspect ratios, and a built-in flash, the Panasonic DMC-SZ5 caters to a wide audience. Whether you're capturing precious moments with family or documenting your travels, the SZ5 stands out as a reliable camera that doesn't compromise on quality or performance. Its combination of features and user-friendly design makes it a valuable companion for anyone looking to explore the world of photography.