Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82 User Manual

Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-FZ81/DC-FZ82/DC-FZ83
DVQP1377ZA
M0417KZ0
Message Display →292
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Q&A Troubleshooting →294
Finding the information you need →2
Contents →4
Contents by Function →10
Menu list →171

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82 Specifications

General

Model	Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82
Category	Digital Camera
Sensor Type	MOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
Effective Pixels	18.1 megapixels
Optical Zoom	60x
Focal Length	20-1200mm (35mm equivalent)
Display	3.0-inch LCD
Battery Life	Approx. 330 shots (CIPA standard)
Dimensions	130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - f/5.9
Video Recording	4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p
LCD Screen Resolution	1, 040k dots
Viewfinder	0.2-inch LCD (1, 170, 000 dots)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Weight	616g (with battery and memory card)
ISO Sensitivity	80 - 3200 (Auto, i.ISO), 80 - 6400 (Extended ISO)

Summary

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Before Use

Camera handling

Guidelines for safely handling the camera and avoiding damage.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Preparations

Charging battery

Steps and information for charging the camera battery.

About the Card

Details on compatible memory cards and their usage.

Formatting the card (initialisation)

How to format the memory card before first use for optimal performance.

Basics

Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

Overview of the camera's controls for recording functions.

Touch screen (Touch operations)

How to use the touch screen for various camera functions.

Setting the menu

Guide to navigating and adjusting camera settings via the menu.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Customizing buttons to access specific functions quickly.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Using the camera's fully automatic mode for point-and-shoot simplicity.

Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

Manually controlling exposure settings for video recording.

Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode)

Saving and recalling personalized camera settings.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Utilizing the camera's autofocus system for sharp images.

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Manually controlling focus for precise creative control.

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the correct white balance for accurate color reproduction.

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Capturing high-speed bursts and extracting still frames.

Selecting a Drive Mode

Choosing shooting modes like single shot, burst, or self-timer.

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Taking pictures with flash

Setting the Flash Functions

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes

Recording motion pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF])

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

Using Menu Functions

Menu list

[Metering Mode]

[Face Recog.]

[Custom]

[Focus/Release Priority]

[Playback]

[RAW Processing]

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone

Instructions for remote camera operation using a smartphone app.

Sending pictures to a PC

Using WEB services

About connections

[Wi-Fi Setup]

Connecting with other devices

Enjoying 4K motion pictures

Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC

Others

List of monitor/viewfinder displays

Message displays

Q&A Troubleshooting

Solutions for common operational issues and problems.

Usage cautions and notes