Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ1
DMC-FS45
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it
on your PC to read it.
EB
DMC-SZ1 DMC-FS45
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT3Z42
F1211MR0
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
until
2012/3/1
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
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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 AC adaptor (supplied)
•The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC 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 cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•(DMC-SZ1)
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•(DMC-FS45)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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 result 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 generated by microprocessors 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 (supplied). Then reinsert
the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/
96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products
and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please
contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 2
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................................................................................. 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 11
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 12
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 13
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 14
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 15
Specifications............................................................................................................. 16
Before Use
∫Care of the camera
•Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens 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.
•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information
for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this
manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
(DMC-SZ1) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
•The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
e.g.: (DMC-SZ1)
(DMC-FS45)
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 AC Adaptor
Can be used for charging and
playback.
3 USB Connection Cable
4(DMC-SZ1)
AV Cable¢
5 CD-ROM
•Software
•Operating Instructions for advanced
features
Install on your PC before use.
6 Hand Strap
¢AV cable is not provided in (DMC-FS45).
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on
the built-in memory when you are not
using a card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
3
VFC4297VFF0942
(DMC-SZ1)
K1HY08YY0025
(DMC-FS45)
K1HY08YY0015
(DMC-SZ1)
K1HY08YY0026
12
4
56
DMW-BCK7E VSK0775
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
•For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer
Communications Centre Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
∫Optional Accessories
¢(DMC-FS45) only
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Battery Pack DMW-BCK7
AV Cable¢DMW-AVC1
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDQ32GE1K
RP-SDQ16GE1K
RP-SDQ08GE1K
RP-SDQ04GE1K
RP-SDN16GE1A
RP-SDN08GE1A
RP-SDN04GE1A
RP-SDN02GE1A
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1
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12 13
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1916 17
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21 22
12 13
18
20
(DMC-SZ1)
(DMC-FS45)
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1 Motion picture button
2 Shutter button
3 Camera ON/OFF switch
4Flash
5 Microphone
6 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult
to hear.
7 Zoom lever
8Lens
9 Lens barrel
10 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
11 LCD monitor
12 [MODE] button
13 Charging lamp
14 REC/PLAY switch
15 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
16 Cursor buttons
17 [DISP.] button
18 [MENU/SET] button
19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
21 Tripod receptacle
22 Card/Battery door
23 Release lever
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCK7E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the way
until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert
it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the
card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and
battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to
86 oF)].
Connect the AC adaptor A(supplied) and this camera with the USB
connection cable B(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor A(supplied)
into the power outlet.
CTo power outlet
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other
than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction.
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7E.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp (D)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to
[!] and then turn the camera
on.
•The clock is not set when the
camera is shipped. Set the date and
time before using the camera.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
∫Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The
maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the Menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function,
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [(].
•Press 2or 1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
¦: Taking pictures with automatic settings.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating Instructions].
Select the desired language and
then click [Operating Instructions]
to install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse
or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click Band then
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 SE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
–LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 SE”
–OS:
WindowsRXP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR(32bit) SP2,
WindowsR7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1
–CPU:
PentiumRIII 500 MHz or higher (WindowsRXP),
PentiumRIII 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumRIII 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR7)
–Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsRXP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR7 64bit)
–Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
•Refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further
operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
0.6 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels
16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33qCCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary
colour filter
Lens (DMC-SZ1)
Optical 10kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
(DMC-FS45)
Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3mmto21.5mm(35mmfilmcamera
equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 (Wide) to F6.4 (Tele)
Image stabiliser Optical method
Focus range Normal (DMC-SZ1)
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
[9kis 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
(DMC-FS45)
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture
(DMC-SZ1)
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
[9kis 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
(DMC-FS45)
5 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele)
to ¶
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
settings.
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Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum
Illumination
(DMC-SZ1)
Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/25th of a second)
(DMC-FS45)
Approx. 8 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/25th of a second)
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE) Auto (Programme AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 3.0qTFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures MP4
Audio compression
format
AAC
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
¢Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the
USB connection cable.
Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
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Dimensions
(excluding the
projecting parts)
(DMC-SZ1)
Approx. 99.0 mm (W)k59.4 mm (H)k21.0 mm (D)
[3.9q
(W) k2.4q (H) k0.9q (D)]
(DMC-FS45)
Approx. 96.0 mm (W)k57.1 mm (H)k19.4 mm (D)
[3.78q
(W) k2.25q (H) k0.77q (D)]
Mass (DMC-SZ1)
Approx. 131 g/0.29 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 114 g/0.25 lb (excluding card and battery)
(DMC-FS45)
Approx. 123 g/0.28 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 106 g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating
temperature
0oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7E):
Information for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 5V,800mA
Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh
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•SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
•Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
•Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
•This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a
registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually
the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the
system or product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a
consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
EU
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Panasonic Corporation 2012
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