Preparations 5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Item

Settings, notes

ECONOMY

POWER SAVE

Turn off LCD monitor

OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. :

and power while not

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

in use to save battery

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on

consumption.

 

the power again.

 

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

 

When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately),

 

when connected to computer/printer, during motion

 

picture recording/playback, during slideshows

 

• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),

 

‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD

 

mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.

 

AUTO LCD OFF

 

OFF /15SEC./30SEC. :

 

LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for

 

a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated

 

while monitor is off.)

 

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

 

When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD

 

mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately),

 

when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer

 

setting or during motion picture recording.

 

• Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.

 

• To restore → Press any button.

AUTO REVIEW

OFF: No auto review

1 SEC./ 2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.

Automatically display

pictures immediately

HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

after taking them.

than the display button) is pressed

 

ZOOM: Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1

 

second

 

• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.

 

• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI

 

ASPECT ’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’

 

mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed

 

regardless of setting. ( DMC-TZ5 only)

 

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ5, DMC-TZ4 Economy Power Save, OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN, Auto LCD OFF, OFF /15SEC./30SEC, Auto Review

DMC-TZ5, DMC-TZ4 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5 are compact digital cameras that exemplify the evolution of pocket-sized photography, blending compact design with advanced features. Introduced as part of Panasonic's Lumix series, these models are especially designed for travel enthusiasts who desire high performance in a portable package.

The DMC-TZ4, with its 9.1 megapixel sensor, delivers stunning image quality, ensuring that every detail is captured with precision. It features a 10x optical zoom lens, equivalent to a 25-250mm range in 35mm film terms, allowing users to zoom in on distant subjects without sacrificing clarity. The lens is incorporated with Panasonic's advanced optical image stabilization technology, which significantly reduces the impact of camera shake, offering clearer and sharper images even at maximum zoom.

The DMC-TZ5 improves upon its predecessor with a higher resolution 10.1 megapixel sensor and an enhanced Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens that maintains the same zoom capabilities while offering improved low-light performance. Both cameras feature Intelligent Auto mode, which automatically adjusts settings based on shooting conditions, making photography accessible even for beginners. The scene modes available, such as Portrait, Scenery, and Night Portrait, provide versatility for various shooting scenarios.

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