Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G5
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the inst ructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Components ...................................................................... 9
About the Lens .......................................................................................................... 16
Preparation
Changing the Lens .................................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................................................... 20
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................. 21• Charging ............................................................................................................. 21
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 23
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery.................................................................................................................. 26
About the Card .......................................................................................................... 27 • About cards that can be used with this unit ........................................................ 27
• Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 28
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 29 • Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 30
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 31
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 33• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) ............................ 33
Using the Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 34 • Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................... 34
• About the Eye Sensor AF ................................................................................... 35
• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad .................................................... 35
Taking a Still picture.................................................................................................. 36 • How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC).............................. 36
• Taking a still picture ............................................................................................ 38
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function ............................................... 39
• Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen ............................ 40
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 42 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects................................................. 45
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ....................................................... 46
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function .................................................... 48
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) ........................ 50
Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................... 52 • How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) .................. 52
• Recording motion picture .................................................................................... 53
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ..................................... 55
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ................................................................... 56 
						

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• Playing Back Pictures ......................................................................................... 56
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen ............................. 60
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............................................................................. 61
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................................... 62
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 63
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 64 • Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 64
• Setting the menu screen background ................................................................. 67
Setting the Quick Menu ............................................................................................ 68 •  Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item................................................. 69
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 70
Recording
Optical Image stabilizer ............................................................................................ 78
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................ 80 • Zooming using touch operations......................................................................... 83
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 84 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 84
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 88
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......................................................................... 89
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........................................................................ 91
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 93
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ............................................................................. 95
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ....................................................................... 101
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ............................................... 104
Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................. 106
Setting the Light Sensitivity .................................................................................... 111
Using the function button........................................................................................113 • Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ................115
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)........... 116
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed ...........................................................................................................117 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode .................................................................................117
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ...................................................................................118
• Manual Exposure Mode .....................................................................................119
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) .... 121
• [Clear Portrait]................................................................................................... 122
• [Silky Skin] ........................................................................................................ 122
• [Backlit Softness] .............................................................................................. 122
• [Clear in Backlight] ............................................................................................ 123
• [Relaxing Tone] ................................................................................................. 123
• [Sweet Childs Face] ......................................................................................... 123
• [Distinct Scenery] .............................................................................................. 124
• [Bright Blue Sky] ............................................................................................... 124
• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ................................................................................... 124
• [Vivid Sunset Glow]........................................................................................... 124
• [Glistening Water] ............................................................................................. 125
• [Clear Nightscape] ............................................................................................ 125 
						

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• [Cool Night Sky] ................................................................................................ 125
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ............................................................................. 126
• [Artistic Nightscape] .......................................................................................... 126
• [Glittering Illuminations] .................................................................................... 126
• [Clear Night Portrait] ......................................................................................... 127
• [Soft Image of a Flower].................................................................................... 127
• [Appetizing Food] .............................................................................................. 128
• [Cute Dessert] ................................................................................................... 128
• [Freeze Animal Motion]..................................................................................... 129
• [Clear Sports Shot]............................................................................................ 129
• [Monochrome] ................................................................................................... 129
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode).......................................................................................... 130
• [Expressive] ...................................................................................................... 132
• [Retro] ............................................................................................................... 132
• [High Key] ......................................................................................................... 132
• [Low Key] .......................................................................................................... 132
• [Sepia]............................................................................................................... 133
• [Dynamic Monochrome] .................................................................................... 133
• [Impressive Art] ................................................................................................. 133
• [High Dynamic] ................................................................................................. 133
• [Cross Process] ................................................................................................ 134
• [Toy Effect] ........................................................................................................ 134
• [Miniature Effect] ............................................................................................... 135
• [Soft Focus]....................................................................................................... 137
• [Star Filter] ........................................................................................................ 137
• [One Point Color] .............................................................................................. 137
Taking Pictures in Custom Set............................................................................... 139
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ................. 140
• Recording using registered custom set ............................................................ 141
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ............................................... 142
Entering Text............................................................................................................ 146
Using the [Rec] Menu.............................................................................................. 147 • [Photo Style]...................................................................................................... 147
• [Aspect Ratio] ................................................................................................... 149
• [Picture Size]..................................................................................................... 149
• [Quality]............................................................................................................. 150
• [Focus Mode] .................................................................................................... 150
• [Metering Mode] ................................................................................................ 151
• [HDR] ................................................................................................................ 151
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) ................................................. 152
• [Flash] ............................................................................................................... 152
• [Red-Eye Removal]........................................................................................... 152
• [Flash Synchro] ................................................................................................. 153
• [Flash Adjust.] ................................................................................................... 153
• [i.Resolution] ..................................................................................................... 154
• [ISO Limit Set]................................................................................................... 154 
						

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• [ISO Increments] ............................................................................................... 154
• [Long Shtr NR] .................................................................................................. 155
• [Shading Comp.] ............................................................................................... 155
• [Digital Zoom].................................................................................................... 156
• [Electronic Shutter] ........................................................................................... 156
• [Burst Rate] ....................................................................................................... 156
• [Auto Bracket] ................................................................................................... 156
• [Self Timer] ....................................................................................................... 156
• [Color Space] .................................................................................................... 157
• [Stabilizer] ......................................................................................................... 157
• [Face Recog.] ................................................................................................... 157
• [Profile Setup] ................................................................................................... 158
• [Recommended Filter] ...................................................................................... 158
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ........................................................................... 159 • [Rec Mode] ....................................................................................................... 159
• [Rec Quality] ..................................................................................................... 160
• [Picture Mode]................................................................................................... 161
• [Continuous AF] ................................................................................................ 161
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ................................................................................................. 161
• [Wind Cut] ......................................................................................................... 161
• [Mic Level Disp.] ............................................................................................... 162
• [Mic Level Adj.] ................................................................................................. 162
• [Flkr Decrease] ................................................................................................. 162
Using the [Custom] Menu ....................................................................................... 163
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Burst Pictures .................................................................................. 173
Editing Burst Pictures............................................................................................. 174
Using the [Playback] Menu..................................................................................... 175 • [2D/3D Settings]................................................................................................ 175
• [Slide Show]...................................................................................................... 175
• [Playback Mode] ............................................................................................... 177
• [Title Edit] .......................................................................................................... 178
• [Text Stamp] ...................................................................................................... 179
• [Video Divide].................................................................................................... 181
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................. 182
• [Cropping] ......................................................................................................... 183
• [Rotate] ............................................................................................................. 184
• [Favorite] ........................................................................................................... 185
• [Print Set] .......................................................................................................... 186
• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 188
• [Face Rec Edit] ................................................................................................. 188 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures............................................................................................... 189
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 193
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 195
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 197
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .................................... 201
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 202
Others
Optional accessories .............................................................................................. 206
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display .............................................................. 209
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 212
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 218
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 221 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the 
lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause 
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when 
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. 
Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a 
malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD 
Monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD 
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the 
camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
•Description in this owner’s manual is ba sed on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator  (P93)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P168)
2 Sensor
3Flash  (P84)
4 Lens fitting mark  (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button  (P18)
8 [LVF/LCD] button  (P34)/
[Fn3] button  (P113)
9 Diopter adjustment dial  (P34)
10 Viewfinder  (P34)
11 Eye Cup  (P213)
12 Eye sensor  (P34)
13 [Q.MENU] button (P68)
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P104)/
[Fn1] button  (P113)
15 Rear dial (P14)
16 Touch screen/LCD monitor  (P13)
17 Playback button (P56)
18  button  (P63)/
[Fn2] button  (P113)
19 [MENU/SET] button  (P14, 64)
20 Cursor buttons  (P14)
3 /ISO button  ( P 111 )
1 /WB (White Balance)  (P106)
2 /AF Mode button  (P95)
4 /[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following 
options.
Single  (P38)/Burst  (P89)/Auto bracket  (P91)/Self-timer (P93)
21 [DISP.] button (P40 , 60)231
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Before Use
22 Focus distance reference mark (P103)
23 Flash open lever  (P84)
24 Stereo microphone  (P162)
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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
record.
25 Hot shoe  (P206)
26 Mode dial (P31)
27 Shutter button  (P38)
28 Function lever  (P15, 81,  88)
29 Speaker  (P71)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
30 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P29)
31 Status indicator  (P29)
32 Intelligent Auto button  (P42)
33 Motion picture button  (P53)
34 Tripod mount (P217) •
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) 
or more may damage this unit if attached.
35 Card/Battery door  (P26)
36 Release lever  (P26)
37 Shoulder strap eyelet  (P20)
•
Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
38 [REMOTE] socket  (P208)
39 [HDMI] socket  (P193)
40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193,  198, 201, 202)
41 DC coupler cover •
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic 
DC coupler (optional) and AC  adaptor (optional) are used. (P208)
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