Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ96D Owner's manual

Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-TZ95D/DC-TZ96D
DVQP2819ZA
M1022KZ0
Message displays →286
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Q&A Troubleshooting →288
Finding the information you need →2
Contents →5
Contents by Function →11
Menu list →171
Names and Functions of Main Parts →16

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Finding the information you need
In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you
need from the following pages.
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information.
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names
“Contents by Function”
11 -
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Functions of Main Parts” 16 -
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viewfinder displays” 280 -
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on-screen messages
“Message displays”
286 -
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Troubleshooting” 288 -
For details on how to use this manual,
see the next page.

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How to use this manual
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Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.
Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated
menus and functions.
(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is
registered.
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How to use this manual
■About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
Tips for skilful use and points for recording.
(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.
Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
Example: To change the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
• This Operating Instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of
the cursor button as .
• Dial and lever operations are illustrated as below.
Rotate the control dial
Rotate the zoom lever

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Contents
■ Finding the information you need ..... 2
■ How to use this manual...................... 3
■ Before use ......................................... 13
■ Standard Accessories ...................... 15
Before Use
■ Names and Functions
of Main Parts ..................................... 16
Preparations
■ Attaching the Hand Strap................. 18
■ Charging battery ............................... 19
Inserting the battery...................................20
Charging the battery ..................................21
■ Inserting and removing the card
(optional)............................................ 25
■ About the Card .................................. 26
Formatting the card (initialisation)..............27
Estimated recording capacity
(number of pictures/recording time)...........27
■ Setting the clock ............................... 29
■ Contents by Function ....................... 11
■ Holding the camera........................... 31
■ Adjusting the angle of the
monitor............................................... 32
■ Basic Operation ................................ 33
[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder) ...33
Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)............................34
[Zoom Compose Assist] button
(Using the Zoom Compose
Assist function) .........................................35
Shutter button (Taking pictures).................36
Motion picture button
(Recording motion pictures).......................37
Mode dial (Select the recording mode)......37
Control ring / Control dial...........................38
Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button
(Selecting/setting items) ............................39
[DISP.] button
(Switching the display information)............39
Touch screen (Touch operations)...............42
Taking pictures using the touch function....43
Basics
■ Setting the menu............................... 45
■ Calling frequently-used
menus instantly
(Quick Menu) ..................................... 47
■ Assigning frequently
used functions to the buttons
(Function buttons) ............................ 48
Using the function buttons during
recording....................................................49
Using the function buttons during
playback.....................................................50
■ Changing the settings assigned to
the control ring/control dial ............. 51
■ Entering Text ..................................... 52

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Contents
Recording mode
■ Taking pictures with
automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 53
[Intelligent Auto] menu ...............................55
Setting colouring........................................56
Setting brightness (exposure)/
blurriness of the background
(Defocus control function)..........................57
■ Taking Pictures of Yourself
[Self Shot] .......................................... 58
Taking pictures of yourself in
4K Photo Mode (4K Selfie) ........................62
Taking pictures of yourself in
Panorama Shot Mode................................63
■ Taking pictures after
automatically setting the
aperture value and shutter speed
(Programme AE Mode) ..................... 66
■ Taking pictures by setting the
aperture value and shutter speed ... 68
Taking pictures by setting the aperture
value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............68
Taking pictures by setting the shutter
speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)..............69
Taking pictures by setting the
aperture value and shutter speed
(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................70
Checking the effects of the aperture value
and shutter speed (Preview Mode)............71
Easily set aperture value / shutter speed
for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........72
■ Recording panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode)..................... 73
■ Taking pictures according
to the scene
(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 76
■ Taking Pictures with
different picture effects
(Creative Control Mode) ................... 80
■ Recording motion pictures
by setting the aperture/
shutter speed/ISO sensitivity
(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 86
Recording Slow Motion Pictures
([High Speed Video]) .................................87
Pan or zoom while recording with the
camera in a fixed position
([4K Live Cropping])...................................88
■ Registering your own
settings and recording
(Custom Mode).................................. 90
Registering your own settings
([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................90
Recording using registered custom set .....91

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Contents
4K Photo and Drive Settings
■ Selecting a Drive Mode................... 116
■ Burst function ................................. 117
■ Recording with the 4K
Photo function and selecting
pictures to save............................... 119
Recording with the 4K Photo function ..... 119
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and
saving ......................................................122
Notes on the 4K Photo function...............127
■ Adjusting the focus after recording
([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]).... 130
Recording using [Post Focus]..................130
Select the focus point and save the
picture ([Post Focus])...............................132
Select the focus range to combine
and create a single picture
([Focus Stacking])....................................133
Notes on the [Post Focus]/
[Focus Stacking] ......................................134
■ Taking pictures with self-timer ...... 135
■ Taking pictures
automatically at set intervals
[Time Lapse Shot]........................... 136
■ Creating stop motion animation
[Stop Motion Animation]................ 139
■ Taking Pictures While
Adjusting a Setting Automatically
(Bracket Recording)........................ 142
Exposure Bracket ....................................143
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
■ Taking pictures with Auto Focus..... 92
Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) .......93
Switching [AF Mode]..................................94
Changing the position and size
of the AF area ..........................................100
Setting the AF area position
with the touch pad....................................103
Optimising the focus and brightness
for a touched position ..............................104
■ Taking close-up pictures
(Macro recording) ........................... 105
■ Taking pictures with
Manual Focus .................................. 106
■ Taking pictures by locking
the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock) ................................... 108
■ Taking pictures with
Exposure Compensation................ 109
■ Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 110
■ Adjusting the White Balance ......... 112

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Contents
Playing Back and Editing Pictures
■ Viewing your pictures..................... 163
■ Viewing motion pictures ................ 164
Capturing still pictures from
motion pictures ........................................165
■ Switching the Playback Method .... 166
Zooming in and viewing
“Playback Zoom”......................................166
Viewing a list of pictures
“Multi Playback” .......................................167
Viewing pictures by their recording date
“Calendar Playback” ................................167
■ Viewing group pictures .................. 168
■ Deleting pictures............................. 170
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
■ Correcting jitter ............................... 144
■ Using Zoom ..................................... 146
Zoom types and use ................................146
Using the zoom by performing touch
operations (Touch zoom) .........................149
■ Taking pictures with flash .............. 150
Changing Flash Mode..............................150
Adjusting the flash output ........................153
Recording motion pictures
■ Recording Motion Picture/
4K Motion Picture ........................... 154
Setting the format, picture size and
recording frame rate ................................156
Adjusting the focus while recording
motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........158
■ Taking still pictures while
a motion picture is being
recorded........................................... 159
■ Recording Snap Movies ................. 160

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Contents
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
■ What you can do with the
Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth®function............. 229
■ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ............... 230
■ Connecting the camera to a
smartphone ..................................... 233
Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Panasonic Image App” ...........................233
Connecting the camera to a smartphone
compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy....234
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone that does not support for
Bluetooth Low Energy..............................237
■ Controlling with a Smartphone...... 241
Turning on/off the camera using a
smartphone..............................................241
Operating the shutter button
of the camera using a smartphone
(remote recording) ...................................242
Playing back or saving images stored
on the camera..........................................245
Transferring recorded images to a
smartphone automatically........................246
Writing location information of a
smartphone on a recorded image............248
Synchronising the camera’s clock
with a smartphone ...................................249
Combining motion pictures recorded
with Snap Movie according to your
preference on a smartphone....................249
■ Displaying still pictures on a TV.... 251
■ Sending pictures............................. 252
■ Sending pictures to a
smartphone ..................................... 255
■ Wireless printing............................. 256
■ Sending pictures to AV device....... 257
■ Sending pictures to a PC ............... 258
■ About Wi-Fi connections................ 260
Connecting via a wireless access point
([Via Network]) .........................................260
Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................263
Connecting quickly with the
same settings as used previously
([Select a destination from History] /
[Select a destination from Favorite])........264
■ [Wi-Fi Setup].................................... 266
Using Menu Functions
■ Menu list .......................................... 171
[Rec] ........................................................172
[Motion Picture]........................................184
[Custom] ..................................................186
[Setup] .....................................................200
[My Menu]................................................210
[Playback] ................................................ 211

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Contents
Connecting with other devices
■ Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 267
Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................267
Storing 4K motion pictures.......................267
■ Viewing on TV screen..................... 268
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)....269
■ Storing recorded still pictures
and motion pictures on your PC ... 270
Downloading software .............................271
Copying still pictures and motion
pictures ....................................................273
■ Storing recorded still pictures
and motion pictures in the
recorder ........................................... 275
■ Printing ............................................ 276
Printing with date and text .......................278
Others
■ Optional accessories...................... 279
AC adaptor (optional) /
DC coupler (optional)...............................279
■ List of monitor/viewfinder
displays............................................ 280
■ Message displays ........................... 286
■ Q&A
Troubleshooting.............................. 288
■ Usage cautions and notes ............. 297

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Contents by Function
Recording
[Zoom Compose Assist]................................35
Recording mode ...........................................37
Self Shot Mode .............................................58
[Preview].......................................................71
Panorama Shot Mode...................................73
Macro recording..........................................105
[Time Lapse Shot].......................................136
[Stop Motion Animation]..............................139
Bracket recording .......................................142
[Silent Mode]...............................................181
4K Photo
[4K PHOTO]................................................ 119
[Post Focus] recording................................130
Focus (AF/MF)
Auto Focus ...................................................92
Focus mode..........................................93, 106
AF Mode .......................................................94
Adjusting the AF area position....................100
Manual Focus .............................................106
AF/AE Lock.................................................108
Drive
Drive Mode ................................................. 116
Burst function.............................................. 117
[Self Timer].................................................135
Recording
Exposure
[Touch AE]....................................................44
[One Push AE]..............................................72
AF/AE Lock.................................................108
Exposure Compensation ............................109
ISO sensitivity............................................. 110
Exposure Bracket .......................................143
[Metering Mode]..........................................178
Picture Quality and Colour Tone
White Balance ............................................ 112
[Picture Size] ..............................................173
[Quality] ......................................................173
[Photo Style] ...............................................174
[Filter Settings]............................................176
[i.Dynamic]..................................................179
[i.Resolution]...............................................179
[Diffraction Compensation] .........................181
[HDR]..........................................................183
Flash
[Flash Mode]...............................................150
[Flash Adjust.].............................................153
Motion Picture
Creative Video Mode ....................................86
[High Speed Video].......................................87
[4K Live Cropping] ........................................88
[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] .........................156
Taking still pictures while a motion picture
is being recorded ........................................159
[Snap Movie]...............................................160
Motion Picture
Audio
[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................185
Screen settings
[Monochrome Live View] ............................192
[Center Marker]...........................................193
[Zebra Pattern]............................................194

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Contents by Function
Playback
Picture playback .........................................163
Motion picture playback..............................164
Playback Zoom...........................................166
Multi Playback ............................................167
Delete .........................................................170
[Auto Review] .............................................191
[Slide Show]................................................212
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................226, 228
Playback
Edit
[Post Focus]................................................132
[Focus Stacking] .........................................133
[Title Edit]....................................................215
[RAW Processing].......................................216
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................218
[Light Composition].....................................219
[Sequence Composition] ............................220
[Clear Retouch]...........................................221
[Beauty Retouch] ........................................222
[Text Stamp]................................................224
[Resize].......................................................225
[Cropping] ...................................................226
Image settings
[Protect] ......................................................214
[Rating] .......................................................214
Image App
Image App ..................................................233
Remote start-up..........................................241
Remote recording .......................................242
Auto transfer ...............................................246
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
In combination with other devices
Playing back pictures on a TV ....................251
Printing images...........................................256
Sending images to an AV device ................257
Sending images to a PC.............................258
PC
Transferring images to a PC.......................270
PHOTOfunSTUDIO ....................................271
SILKYPIX....................................................272
TV
Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........268
[VIERA Link] ...............................................269
Connecting with other devices
Recorder
Dubbing ......................................................275
Printer
PictBridge ...................................................276
Basic settings
[Format] ........................................................27
[Clock Set] ....................................................29
Dioptre adjustment .......................................33
Quick Menu ..................................................47
[Beep] .........................................................202
[Economy]...................................................203
[Reset] (initialisation) ..................................209
Setup/Custom
Customisation
Function buttons ...........................................48
Custom Mode ...............................................90
[Custom] menu ...........................................186

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Before Use
Before use
■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,
monitor, viewfinder, or camera body.
This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
• Adding accessories to the camera strap
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can
come into contact with the camera.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,
water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and
such damage may not be repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off
with a dry soft cloth.
●Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
■Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or
viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using
it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.

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Before Use
Before use
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always
take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card
prevent recording.
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorised use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than
personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be
restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→297)
■Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached
“Basic Operating Instructions” are supplied.
For details on the optional accessories, refer to (→279) or “Basic Operating Instructions”.

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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 Operating Instructions”.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text.
●Cards are optional.
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
■Optional accessories (→279)

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Shutter button (→36)
2Zoom lever (→34, 146, 191)
3Motion picture button (→37, 154)
4Camera [ON/OFF] button (→29)
5Mode dial (→37)
6Stereo microphone (→31, 185)
Be careful not to cover the microphone
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.
7Viewfinder (→33, 280)
8Dioptre adjustment dial (→33)
9Eye sensor (→33)
10 Strap eyelet (→18)
11 Speaker (→31, 202)
12 Control ring (→38, 51)
13 Lens barrel
14 Lens
15 Self-timer indicator (→135) /
AF Assist Lamp (→31, 188)
16 Flash (→31, 150)
1 2 3
4
7 8
10
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16
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9
6
11
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
10 Strap eyelet (→18)
17 [LVF] button (→33) /
[Fn4] button (→48)
18 Charging lamp (→22) /
WIRELESS connection lamp
(→202, 230)
19 [ ] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button
(→35) /
[Fn2] button (→48)
20 Control dial (→38, 51)
21 [ ] (Delete) button (→170) /
[Q.MENU] button (→47) /
[] (Cancel) button (→47) /
[Fn3] button (→48)
22 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→130) /
[Fn1] button (→48)
23 [ ] (Playback) button (→163)
24 Cursor button (→39)
[ ] (Exposure Compensation) ( )
(→109)
[ ] (Flash) ( ) (→150)
[ ] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→116)
[ ] (Focus Mode) ( ) (→92, 105, 106)
25 [MENU/SET] button (→39, 45)
26 [DISP.] button (→39)
27 [HDMI] socket (→268)
28 [USB/CHARGE] socket (→21, 273, 276)
29 Card/Battery door (→20, 25)
30 Release lever (→20, 25)
31 DC coupler cover (→279)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used.
32 Tripod mount (→300)
Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit or the unit may not be
secured properly on the tripod.
33 Touch screen (→42) / monitor (→280)
Function buttons [Fn5] to [Fn9] are touch icons.
They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
10
32 31 30 2933
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Preparations
Attaching the Hand Strap
To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.
Strap eyelet

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Preparations
Charging battery
Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied),
and battery for this camera.
•Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
•Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charge
Turn off Yes
Turn on No
About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Preparations
Charging battery
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
1Slide the release lever to the [OPEN]
position and open the card/battery door
Release lever
[OPEN] [LOCK]
2Insert the battery all the way
• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check
that it is locked by lever.
3Close the card/battery door and then
slide the release lever to the [LOCK]
position
Make sure to insert the battery in the correct
orientation.
Lever
■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded
data.)
●Remove battery from camera after use.