Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz4 Operating Instructions

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Basics2
  Taking pictures with your 
own settingsUsing REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to 
3
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
NORMAL PICTURE
4
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the 
focus)
Press fully
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Focus display
(when focus 
aligned: flashing 
→ illuminated)
AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when 
complete: red/white → green)
•  Beep sounds when focus is not aligned. Status indicator
 To use zoom(P.32)
  To use flash(P.38)
  To adjust image 
brightness
(P.43)
 To take close-up pictures(P.40)
  To adjust coloring(P.58)Shutter button
Zoom lever
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in center of picture.
1
First adjust focus according to subject
Hold down 
halfway
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AF area
  Subjects/environments which may 
make focusing difficult:
 •  Fast-moving or extremely bright 
objects, or objects with no color 
contrast.
 •  Taking pictures through glass or near 
objects emitting light. In dark, or with 
significant jitter.
 •  When too close to object or when 
taking pictures of both distant and 
close objects together in the same 
picture.
  We recommend using the ‘face 
detection’ function when taking pictures 
of people (P.59).
2
Return to desired composition
Press fully
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AF area
 Focus  range → (P.41).
  Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.
 AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
 Holding camera vertically
  Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in 
playback.
  (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’)
  Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards 
or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.
 When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image 
stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42).
 If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, 
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or 
change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings.
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Aperture 
valueShutter speedJitter alert 
display 
						

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Basics3Taking pictures with zoom
You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) 
times with ‘EX optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to 
zoom in even further.
1
Zoom In/Out
Restore Enlarge
 
Turn to W side Turn to T side
55
1X1X0.05m-?0.05m-?
55
10X10X1 m -?1 m -?
Focus
range 
(P.41)
Zoom ratio 
(approx.)
Zoom bar
 Zoom speed can be adjusted. 
 Zoom slowly → turn slightly
 Zoom quickly → turn completely
 Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Do not block the lens barrel movement 
while zooming.
 The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.  In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum 
zoom ratio is reached.
 A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of 
close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing 
around the outlines of objects.
 The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated 
– this is not a fault.
 Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
  (MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI 
ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes
 When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near 
maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault.
 ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
E.ZOOM
Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ)
Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and 
to ‘extended optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extended 
optical zoom’.)
• Optical zoom • Extended optical zoom
pZoom bar(  displayed)
  Max. enlargement: 10x   Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x
  (DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x)
  Varies according to picture size.
 Maximum zoom ratios by picture size
ASPECT 
RATIOOptical zoom Extended optical zoom 
PICTURE SIZE 9 M (8 M)
7 M15 M3 M2 M0.3 MMax. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 113.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M (7 M)
6 M14.5 M2.5 MMax. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 113.9 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M (6 M)5.5 M13.5 M2 MMax. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 114.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
 1 DMC-TZ5 only, (  ):DMC-TZ4
 What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?
If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be 
taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) 2 area, 
meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.
 2 DMC-TZ4 : 8M
  To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’ 
(zoom ratio changes with each press)E.ZOOM
e.g.Picture size is 7M or less
 (5M or less for DMC-TZ4)
1 x Extended optical zoom maximum ratio
e.g.Picture size is 7.5M or more(6M or more for DMC-TZ4)
1 x 10 x16.9 x
(DMC-TZ4:15.9 x)
   You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if 
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.
 
  Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.
Picture quality is temporarily reduced.9 M (8 M) →     3 M
8.5 M (7 M)→  2.5 M7.5 M (6 M)→     2 M (     ): DMC-TZ4 
						

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Basics3Taking pictures with zoom
You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 (DMC-TZ4: 15.9) 
times with ‘EX optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to 
zoom in even further.
1
Zoom In/Out
Restore Enlarge
 
Turn to W side Turn to T side
55
1X1X0.05m-?0.05m-?
55
10X10X1 m -?1 m -?
Focus
range 
(P.41)
Zoom ratio 
(approx.)
Zoom bar
 Zoom speed can be adjusted. 
 Zoom slowly → turn slightly
 Zoom quickly → turn completely
 Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Do not block the lens barrel movement 
while zooming.
 The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.  In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum 
zoom ratio is reached.
 A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of 
close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing 
around the outlines of objects.
 The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated 
– this is not a fault.
 Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
  (MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI 
ASPECT’ (DMC-TZ5 only) scene modes
 When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near 
maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault.
 ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
E.ZOOM
Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ)
Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and 
to ‘extended optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extended 
optical zoom’.)
• Optical zoom • Extended optical zoom
pZoom bar(  displayed)
  Max. enlargement: 10x   Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x
  (DMC-TZ4: 12.8x - 15.9x)
  Varies according to picture size.
 Maximum zoom ratios by picture size
ASPECT 
RATIOOptical zoom Extended optical zoom 
PICTURE SIZE 9 M (8 M)
7 M15 M3 M2 M0.3 MMax. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 113.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M (7 M)
6 M14.5 M2.5 MMax. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 113.9 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M (6 M)5.5 M13.5 M2 MMax. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 114.5 (12.8) x 16.9 (15.9) x
 1 DMC-TZ5 only, (  ):DMC-TZ4
 What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?
If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be 
taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) 2 area, 
meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.
 2 DMC-TZ4 : 8M
  To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’ 
(zoom ratio changes with each press)E.ZOOM
e.g.Picture size is 7M or less
 (5M or less for DMC-TZ4)
1 x Extended optical zoom maximum ratio
e.g.Picture size is 7.5M or more(6M or more for DMC-TZ4)
1 x 10 x16.9 x
(DMC-TZ4:15.9 x)
   You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if 
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.
 
  Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.
Picture quality is temporarily reduced.9 M (8 M) →     3 M
8.5 M (7 M)→  2.5 M7.5 M (6 M)→     2 M (     ): DMC-TZ4 
						

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Basics3
Taking pictures with zoom 
(Continued)Basics4Viewing your pictures (Play)
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
Select ‘ON’
3&$
EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAUTOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITYOFFOFFREC
I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEEDSTABILIZER
y
SET SELECT


MODE1COLOR MODE  DIGITAL ZOOMOFF
ON
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
2
Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’
4
Finish
REC
MENU
COLOR MODE  I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEEDMODE1OFF OFFSTANDARDSTABILIZER
y DIGITAL ZOOM
EXITMENUSELECT



 Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Digital zoom area40× e.g. With 40x
•   
Zoom motion stops momentarily when 
entering digital zoom range.
•   
Within digital zoom range, AF area is 
displayed larger when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
•   
We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer (P.42).
 Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
 (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’, 
‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’), when 
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’
 DMC-TZ5 only
1
Set to 
2
Scroll through pictures
Previous Next
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File number
Picture number/
Total pictures
 Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
  (Only file numbers change while held down; 
picture is displayed when released)
  Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
 If file number is not displayed, press display 
button.
 After the final picture, display returns to the 
first picture.
 Some pictures edited on computer may not 
be able to be viewed on this camera.
 If the REC/PLAY switch is moved fromtowhile the power is on, the lens barrel will 
be retracted after 15 seconds.
 This camera is compliant with the unified 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
standard formulated by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif 
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that 
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played 
back. DISPLAYZoom lever
 To enlarge (playback zoom)
Turn to 
T side
2X2X
CANCELCANCEL4XDELETEDELETE4X
Current zoom position (displayed 
for 1 sec.)
•  Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
•  To reduce zoom→ Turn lever 
towards W side
•  Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►
  To playback as list (P.67)
   
To view with different 
playback modes (slideshow, 
etc.)
 (P.69)
   
To rotate pictures (P.76) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. 
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).) 
						

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Basics3
Taking pictures with zoom 
(Continued)Basics4Viewing your pictures (Play)
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
Select ‘ON’
3&$
EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAUTOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITYOFFOFFREC
I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEEDSTABILIZER
y
SET SELECT


MODE1COLOR MODE  DIGITAL ZOOMOFF
ON
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
2
Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’
4
Finish
REC
MENU
COLOR MODE  I.EXPOSURE
MIN. SHTR SPEEDMODE1OFF OFFSTANDARDSTABILIZER
y DIGITAL ZOOM
EXITMENUSELECT



 Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Digital zoom area40× e.g. With 40x
•   
Zoom motion stops momentarily when 
entering digital zoom range.
•   
Within digital zoom range, AF area is 
displayed larger when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
•   
We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer (P.42).
 Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
 (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’, 
‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’), when 
‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’
 DMC-TZ5 only
1
Set to 
2
Scroll through pictures
Previous Next
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File number
Picture number/
Total pictures
 Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
  (Only file numbers change while held down; 
picture is displayed when released)
  Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
 If file number is not displayed, press display 
button.
 After the final picture, display returns to the 
first picture.
 Some pictures edited on computer may not 
be able to be viewed on this camera.
 If the REC/PLAY switch is moved fromtowhile the power is on, the lens barrel will 
be retracted after 15 seconds.
 This camera is compliant with the unified 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
standard formulated by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif 
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that 
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played 
back. DISPLAYZoom lever
 To enlarge (playback zoom)
Turn to 
T side
2X2X
CANCELCANCEL4XDELETEDELETE4X
Current zoom position (displayed 
for 1 sec.)
•  Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
•  To reduce zoom→ Turn lever 
towards W side
•  Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►
  To playback as list (P.67)
   
To view with different 
playback modes (slideshow, 
etc.)
 (P.69)
   
To rotate pictures (P.76) When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. 
(Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).) 
						

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Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
 Histogram
  Displays distribution of brightness in picture 
– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there 
are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak 
in the center represents correct brightness (correct 
exposure) (P.43).
 •  Histogram from time of recording is different to histogram in playback and displayed in 
orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from 
histograms made with image editing software.
 •  Histograms cannot be displayed in 
 (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode),  (MOTION 
PICTURE mode),  (CLIPBOARD mode), or during playback zoom.
 Guide  lines
  Reference for composition 
(e.g. balance) when recording.
  Judge balance  Judge center of subject
 During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL PLAY’ (DMC-TZ5 only): 
Display cannot be changed.
1Press to change display
  In recording mode
55
No display Guide lines 1,2Recording 
information 1
  In playback mode
Recording 
informationNo display
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Recording information 
or histogram 1
1   Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display 
histogram (P.23).
2   Select guide line pattern and 
recording information display on/off 
with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.23).
•  When 
 is in use, recording 
information and guide lines cannot be 
displayed simultaneously.
(Example)
OK Dark← → Bright
Applications
(Record)
1
Changing recording information 
display
3
Select type of deletion
SETSET SELECTSELECTCANCELCANCEL
DELETE SINGLENO
YES
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
•  To use 
‘DELETE 
ALL’ → go to 
step 
6
4
Select the pictures to delete 
(Repeat)
7
11 1 289
OK DELETE MULTI 
CANCELSELECT
SET/CANCEL
10
Picture selected
•  To release
→  Press 
DISPLAY 
again Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is 
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
1
Set to 
2
Press to delete displayed picture
3
Select ‘YES’
CANCELCANCEL
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
DELETE SINGLENOYES
SETSET SELECTSELECT
•  Do not turn off 
the power during 
deletion.
 Use a sufficiently charged 
battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5PP, sold separately).
 Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
 •   
 
Protected pictures (P.79) 
 •   
 
Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. •  Pictures not of DCF standard (P.35)
 Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to . DISPLAYMode dial
5
Delete
6
Select ‘YES’DELETE MULTI 
SET SELECTCANCEL
YES
NO
DELETE THE PICTURES
YOU MARKED?
•  To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.
•  May take time depending on 
number of pictures deleted.
•  ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT 
 
(FAVORITE)’ may be selected in 
‘DELETE ALL’ when FAVORITE is 
set to ‘ON’ (P.77) and pictures have 
been registered.
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
   (after step 2)
Basics5Deleting pictures 
						

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Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms.
 Histogram
  Displays distribution of brightness in picture 
– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there 
are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak 
in the center represents correct brightness (correct 
exposure) (P.43).
 •  Histogram from time of recording is different to histogram in playback and displayed in 
orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, histogram may differ from 
histograms made with image editing software.
 •  Histograms cannot be displayed in 
 (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode),  (MOTION 
PICTURE mode),  (CLIPBOARD mode), or during playback zoom.
 Guide  lines
  Reference for composition 
(e.g. balance) when recording.
  Judge balance  Judge center of subject
 During playback zoom, motion picture playback, slideshow : Display on/off During menu display, multi playback or calendar playback, ‘DUAL PLAY’ (DMC-TZ5 only): 
Display cannot be changed.
1Press to change display
  In recording mode
55
No display Guide lines 1,2Recording 
information 1
  In playback mode
Recording 
informationNo display
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Recording information 
or histogram 1
1   Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display 
histogram (P.23).
2   Select guide line pattern and 
recording information display on/off 
with ‘GUIDE LINE’ setting (P.23).
•  When 
 is in use, recording 
information and guide lines cannot be 
displayed simultaneously.
(Example)
OK Dark← → Bright
Applications
(Record)
1
Changing recording information 
display
3
Select type of deletion
SETSET SELECTSELECTCANCELCANCEL
DELETE SINGLENO
YES
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
•  To use 
‘DELETE 
ALL’ → go to 
step 
6
4
Select the pictures to delete 
(Repeat)
7
11 1 289
OK DELETE MULTI 
CANCELSELECT
SET/CANCEL
10
Picture selected
•  To release
→  Press 
DISPLAY 
again Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is 
not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
1
Set to 
2
Press to delete displayed picture
3
Select ‘YES’
CANCELCANCEL
DELETEDELETE
DELETE MULTI
DELETE ALL
DELETE SINGLENOYES
SETSET SELECTSELECT
•  Do not turn off 
the power during 
deletion.
 Use a sufficiently charged 
battery or an AC adaptor (DMW-
AC5PP, sold separately).
 Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
 •   
 
Protected pictures (P.79) 
 •   
 
Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. •  Pictures not of DCF standard (P.35)
 Motion pictures can also be deleted. To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to . DISPLAYMode dial
5
Delete
6
Select ‘YES’DELETE MULTI 
SET SELECTCANCEL
YES
NO
DELETE THE PICTURES
YOU MARKED?
•  To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.
•  May take time depending on 
number of pictures deleted.
•  ‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT 
 
(FAVORITE)’ may be selected in 
‘DELETE ALL’ when FAVORITE is 
set to ‘ON’ (P.77) and pictures have 
been registered.
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
   (after step 2)
Basics5Deleting pictures 
						

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1
Display ‘FLASH’
2
Select the desired typeFLASH
FORCED FLASH ON
FORCED FLASH  OFFAUTO/RED-EYEAUTO
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
SET SELECT
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ►.
Type, operations UsesAUTO
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
 1 2AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye)Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
FORCED FLASH ON
•  Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
 1 2FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
  (For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes 
only (P.47))
•  Always flash (reduce red-eye)
 1 2SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter 
pictures)Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
FORCED FLASH OFF
•  Never flashPlaces where flash use is prohibited
1    When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and 
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only)
1,2  As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction 
effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to 
brightness of subject.
2  DMC-TZ4 only
 Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •  , ,, , ,  : 1/303 - 1/2000th
 •  , ,  : 1/83 - 1/2000th (3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. 
Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set 
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ 
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)
 Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) 
away when using flash to take 
pictures of infants.
 Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
SCENE MODE
 2
ÓÓ1ÓÓÓÓÓ”Ó””ÓÓÓ”ÓÓ Ó
3Ó ” ”ÓÓÓ”””””Ó””””” ÓÓ ” ÓÓÓÓÓ”Ó””ÓÓÓÓÓÓ Ó
3” ” ”””””””ÓÓ”””””” ”
3Ó ” ”””””Ó”ÓÓ”””””” ÓÓ Ó ÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓÓ Ó
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 used with MOTION PICTURE mode  and scene modes , , , , , , or .
 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
SENSITIVITY
(P.57)
AUTOApprox. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet)
ISO100Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)
ISO200Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet)
ISO400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)
ISO1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)INTELLIGENT 
ISO
(P.56)
ISOMAX400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISOMAX800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) 
ISOMAX1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)‘HIGH SENS.’ 
in SCENE 
MODE (P.49)ISO1600-
ISO6400Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet)Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)
 Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
  Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage 
subject).
 Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using 
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
 No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance. Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
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1
Display ‘FLASH’
2
Select the desired typeFLASH
FORCED FLASH ON
FORCED FLASH  OFFAUTO/RED-EYEAUTO
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
SET SELECT
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ►.
Type, operations UsesAUTO
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
 1 2AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye)Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
FORCED FLASH ON
•  Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
 1 2FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
  (For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes 
only (P.47))
•  Always flash (reduce red-eye)
 1 2SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter 
pictures)Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
FORCED FLASH OFF
•  Never flashPlaces where flash use is prohibited
1    When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and 
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only)
1,2  As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction 
effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to 
brightness of subject.
2  DMC-TZ4 only
 Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •  , ,, , ,  : 1/303 - 1/2000th
 •  , ,  : 1/83 - 1/2000th (3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting. 
Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set 
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ 
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)
 Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) 
away when using flash to take 
pictures of infants.
 Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
SCENE MODE
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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 used with MOTION PICTURE mode  and scene modes , , , , , , or .
 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom 
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
SENSITIVITY
(P.57)
AUTOApprox. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet)
ISO100Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)
ISO200Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet)
ISO400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)
ISO1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)INTELLIGENT 
ISO
(P.56)
ISOMAX400Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISOMAX800Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet) 
ISOMAX1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)‘HIGH SENS.’ 
in SCENE 
MODE (P.49)ISO1600-
ISO6400Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet)Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)
 Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
  Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage 
subject).
 Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed. Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using 
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
 No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance. Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
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To enlarge the subject, you can take pictures from even closer up than the normal focus 
range allows (up to 5 cm [0.17 feet] for max. W) by using ‘MACRO ()’.
1
Set to  
2
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode) or 
 (MOTION PICTURE mode)
3
Set to ‘MACRO’
 display
55
• To cancel Macro mode → Press ▼ again. Mode dial
Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject 
‘TELE MACRO function’
Useful for taking close-up pictures of, for example, birds that may fly away if approached, 
or to blur background and emphasize subject.
‘TELE MACRO’ operates automatically when optical or extended optical zoom ratios are 
set to maximum; focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet).
Turn to 
max. T
55 Digital zoom may also be used. Cannot be used in the following circumstances:
 •   When not using ‘MACRO’ in  (NORMAL 
PICTURE mode) or (MOTION PICTURE mode) •  Scene modes other than ‘FOOD’,‘CANDLE 
LIGHT’,‘BABY’,‘HIGH SENS.’ ,‘UNDERWATER’, 
‘PET’, and ‘HI-SPEED BURST’.
 is displayed when using ‘macro’ in  (NORMAL
PICTURE mode) and  (MOTION PICTURE mode).
 We recommend using a tripod, the self-timer (P.42), and flash  ‘FORCED FLASH 
OFF’ (P.38).
 Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if 
subject is close to camera, due to margin for focus alignment being severely reduced.
 Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. When  using  (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), macro recording can be activated by just 
pointing the camera at subject. (display)
 Mode dial set to:   1  1   1 When using MACRO 
  Zoom ratio    Focus range  
1 x (max.W)
4-7 x
5 cm 
(0.17 feet)5 cm (0.17 feet) to ∞∞
2 m (6.57 feet)2 m (6.57 feet)
to ∞∞
Ranges between 5 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio
10 x (max.T)
(Tele Macro 
function 
activated
2)
Ranges between 1 m-2 m according to zoom ratio
1 m (3.28 feet)1 m (3.28 feet) to ∞∞2    is displayed when using ‘macro’ in  (NORMAL 
PICTURE mode) and  (MOTION PICTURE mode).
 When not using MACRO:  3  3   3 When not using MACRO 
  Zoom ratio    Focus range  
1 x (max.W)
10 x (max.T)
50 cm 
(1.64 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet) to ∞
∞
Ranges between 50 cm-2 m according to zoom ratio
2 m (6.57 feet)2 m (6.57 feet) 
to ∞
∞
 Zoom ratios are approximate. Ranges for focus alignment differ for scene modes. → P.46 Zoom ratios shown above vary when extended optical zoom is used. Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (no zoom)
  Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum zoom ratio) Accessible distance from subject depends on zoom ratio.
Ranges for each mode dial setting are listed below.
 Focus range
  Outside focus range
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Positioning camera and subject within 
accessible range for focus alignment
 Focus may take time to align for 
subjects over 50 cm (1.64 feet) away.