Panasonic Dmc Fz1000 Basic Owners Manual

							Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ1000
SQT0196-1
F0614YS1064
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your fam ily years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial n umber is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital Camera 
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustratio ns in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or  broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Ev en for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you  have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how t o 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer AddressDealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and  can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful i nterference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for he lp.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrit e core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part y responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equi pment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ1000
Responsible Party: Panasonic Cor poration of North America 
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-FZ1000
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t
o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunct ion with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low leve ls of RF energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of th e device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set f orth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Ex posure rules.
This equipment has very low leve ls of RF energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in  a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the speci
fied unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and  j) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or  clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local auth orities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabin et or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected  to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” [Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6. 6 feet) long]
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: option al).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit,  disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment  and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the  battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this  unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, th e recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Cautions for Use
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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals .
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the came ra for a long period of 
time.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the c oating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays o f light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.•Do not extend the cords or the cables.•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting  etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW -AC10PP: optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or  static electricity.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing impor tant data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge t he battery before use.•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remo ve the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European  
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local  authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................. 2• Cautions for Use.............................. 6
Before Use
Care of the camera ............................. 10
Standard Accessories ....................... 11
Names and Functions of 
Components ....................................... 12
Preparations before Recording ........ 14• Attaching the Lens Hood ............... 14
• Attaching the Lens Cap ................. 14
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap......... 15
• Monitor .......................................... 15
• [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) .................................... 16
• Charging the Battery ..................... 16
• Inserting and Removing the Card  (optional)/the Battery ..................... 17
• 
Formatting the card (initialization).... 18
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 18
Basic Operation
Setting the Menu ................................ 19 • Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) .................. 20
Tips for taking good pictures ............ 20
Selecting the Recording Mode.......... 21
Taking a Still picture .......................... 22
Recording Motion Picture ................. 22
Switching the Information Displayed 
on the recording screen ...................... 24
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures .................................. 25
• Playing Back Pictures.................... 25
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ........ 26
Deleting Pictures ................................ 27
Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)....................... 28
• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ................ 30
• Combining pictures into a single 
picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
..... 30• Taking a picture with a blurred  background (Defocus Control)....... 30
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode) ............. 31
Taking Pictures by Specifying the 
Aperture/Shutter Speed ..................... 32 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode ............. 32
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ............... 32
• Manual Exposure Mode ................. 33
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ..... 33
Recording motion pictures with 
manually set aperture value/shutter 
speed (Creative Video Mode) ............ 34 • Recording motion pictures in 4K .... 34
Taking Pictures that match the 
Scene being recorded 
(Scene Guide Mode) ........................... 35
Taking Pictures with different image 
effects (Creative Control Mode) ........ 36
Registering your preferred settings 
(Custom Mode) ................................... 36
• Registering Personal Menu Settings 
(Registering custom settings) ........... 36
Adjusting the White Balance ............. 37Setting the Picture Quality and Size .... 38
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 38•  Setting the number of pixels .......... 38
• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) ......................... 39
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ...... 40 • About the focus mode 
(AFS/AFF/AFC) ............................. 41
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..... 41Taking Close-up Pictures................... 43
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure 
(AF/AE Lock) .......................................43
Compensating the Exposure .............44
Setting the Light Sensitivity .............. 44
Selecting the Method for Measuring 
Brightness ([Metering Mode]) ............ 45
Setting the Shutter Type ....................45
Select a Drive Mode ............................46
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ....47
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..... 48
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...49
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set 
Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ............ 49
Creating Stop Motion Pictures 
([Stop Motion Animation])..................51
Functions Customized for Various 
Subjects and Purposes ......................52• Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once 
([Silent Mode]) ............................... 52
• Displaying the center of the screen  ([Center Marker]) ...........................52
• Checking areas that may be white  saturated ([Zebra Pattern]) ............ 53
Optical Image Stabilizer ..................... 53
Taking Pictures with the Zoom .......... 54
Taking pictures by using the flash .... 55 • Changing Flash Mode .................... 55
Using the Wi-Fi function
Wi-FiR function/NFC function ........... 56Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet.... 57
• Installing the smartphone/tablet 
app “ Image App ”........................... 57
• 
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..... 57
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording)............... 61
• Playing back images in the  camera .......................................... 61
• Saving images stored in the  camera .......................................... 61
• Sending images in the camera to an 
SNS............................................... 62
Setting up a connection to a PC via 
a wireless access point ..................... 63
Others
Playing Back Pictures on a 
TV Screen ........................................... 65
Saving still pictures and motion 
pictures on your PC ........................... 66 • About the supplied software .......... 66
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.... 69
Message Display ................................ 72
Menu list ............................................. 73 • [Rec] .............................................. 73
• [Motion Picture] ............................. 75
• [Custom] ........................................ 76
• [Setup] ........................................... 78
• [Playback]...................................... 79
Troubleshooting ................................. 80
Specifications ..................................... 84
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 87
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ....................................... 88
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 
(For USA Customers) ........................ 89
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)... 90
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA).... 93
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Before Use
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.•When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature, 
ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
•There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come fr om 
the camera, but these are due to the motion of the aperture, th e 
zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, san d, 
etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around 
the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may no t 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 a s when using it on a rainy day 
or at the beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or 
monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, 
viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for ab out 
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature o f 
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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