Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording
Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Display the entry screen.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
–[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode–[Location] in [Travel Date]–[Access Point], [LUMIX CLUB], [Device Name], [External AV device], [Wi-Fi Password] in 
the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu.
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/
SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text 
between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special 
characters).
•To enter the same character again, rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to move the cursor.•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing 
[MENU/SET]:
–[] ]: Enter a blank–[Delete]: Delete a character
–[ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right•The following characters and numbers can be entered.
–A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.•It is displayed in order of [Location], [Name]. 
						

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Recording
Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P41.
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures 
will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•
In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to  P54.
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[Picture Size]
SettingsPicture Size
[] 4320k3240
[]
¢3648 k2736
[] 2560k1920
[]
¢2048 k1536
[] 640k480
[] 4320k2880
[] 4320k2432
[] 3232k3232
X  :
Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
Y  :Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
W  :Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
 :Square aspect ratio 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables 
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to 
minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [ ] is set, refer to P58 .•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ] or [ ]
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[] ([i.ISO]) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the 
subject and the brightness.
•Maximum [1600]
[100]
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[200]
[400]
[800]
[1600]
[100][1600]
Recording location 
(recommended)
When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject IncreasedLess 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes 
on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is 
seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following cases.–[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Food]/[Sunset] (Scene Mode)
[White Balance]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AWB] ([Auto White Balance])
Automatic adjustment
[V ] ([Daylight])When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] ([Cloudy])When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] ([Shade])When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] ([Incandescent])When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ] ([White Set])Value set by using [ Ó]
[Ó ]([White Set Setting])Set manually 
						

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on a 
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In 
this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in 
the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/
SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. 
Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø] in the following case.–Miniature Effect Mode•[š ] cannot be set in the following cases.
–[Panorama Shot]/[Night Scenery]/[Food] (Scene Mode)•[ ] cannot be set in the following cases.–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)
–[B&W]/[SEPIA] ([Color Mode])
[AF Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ š ]  ([Face 
Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 15 areas) 
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[]
([AF Tracking])¢Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on 
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[]([23-Area])¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as  image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ] ([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the 
screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the 
camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away 
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] ([ Ø] while motion 
pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera
–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces
–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement
–When the subject is not a human being–When jitter is occurring–When Digital Zoom is used
•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something 
other than [š]. 
						

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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when  a subject is recognized, and focus will 
automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic 
tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again.
Note
•Dynamic tracking function may  not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject
–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press  4 again.
•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not 
working.
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Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note
•
[ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the picture is 
taken with [i.Exposure].
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Note
•
Refer to P52  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes: 
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or [i.ZOOM].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
Refer to P52  for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in the following case.
–Macro Zoom Mode
[i.Exposure]
[i.Resolution]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON]
[i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 2 times 
while limiting deterioration of the picture.
[OFF] —
[Digital Zoom] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ˜ ]
([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.5 pictures/second
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is 
full.
•The burst speed becomes slower halfway.  The exact timing of this depends 
on the type of card and the Picture Size.
•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you take a picture.•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the 
recording environment, such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high 
etc.
[]
([Hi-Speed Burst])
¢
Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 100 pictures
•This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
•The number of Burst recording pictur
es are limited by the picture-taking 
conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a card 
with fast writing speed or card is formatted.
•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 
are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is 
increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.