Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ300
SQW0419
M0715KZ0
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Q&A Troubleshooting →340
Finding the information you need →2
Contents →4
Contents by Function →12
Menu list →336
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Bridge Camera
Sensor Type	MOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixels
Lens	Leica DC Vario-Elmarit
Optical Zoom	24x
Aperture	f/2.8
Shutter Speed	1/16000 - 60 sec
Continuous Shooting	12 fps
Waterproof	No
Built-in Flash	Yes
External Flash	Yes (Hot Shoe)
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100-6400
Focal Length	4.5-108mm (25-600mm equivalent)
Image Stabilization	Power O.I.S.
Viewfinder	Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Screen	3.0-inch
LCD Resolution	1, 040, 000 dots
Viewfinder Resolution	1, 440k dots
Video Recording	4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30fps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
Battery Life	Approx. 380 shots
Dimensions	131.6 x 91.5 x 117.1 mm
Weight	691g (including battery and memory card)
Battery	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh)

Summary

Finding the information you need

Search from “Q&A Troubleshooting”

Offers solutions to common problems and frequently asked questions.

Preparations

Charging battery

Guide on how to charge the camera's battery before first use.

Basics

Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

Explains the function and operation of various camera controls during recording.

Setting the menu

Guide to navigating and changing settings through the camera's menu system.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Instructions for customizing camera buttons to frequently used functions.

Using the [Setup] menu

Covers settings related to camera convenience, system options, and basic configurations.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Explains automatic shooting modes for point-and-shoot convenience.

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode)

Details on using Program AE mode for automatic exposure control.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Guidance on manual control of aperture and shutter speed for creative effects.

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Describes how to apply various creative filters and effects to images.

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

Manual control of exposure settings for recording video.

Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode)

How to save and recall personalized camera settings.

Picture Quality and coloring Settings

Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style]

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the picture quality and size

Using the picture correction functions effectively

Explains advanced functions like i.Dynamic and i.Resolution for image enhancement.

Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Guide to using various auto focus modes for sharp subjects.

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock]

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure levels to correct under or overexposed images.

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Controlling light sensitivity for optimal exposure in various lighting conditions.

Setting the metering mode

Shutter and Drive Settings

Selecting a Drive Mode

Burst function

Recording 4K Photos

Capturing high-resolution still images from video sequences.

Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket]

Recording motion pictures

Recording motion pictures

Recording 4K motion pictures

Instructions for capturing high-resolution 4K video.

Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate

Options for selecting video format, resolution, and frame rate.

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

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

Deleting pictures

Using the [Playback] menu

Accessing and utilizing various editing and management functions for recorded media.

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

Wi-Fi Function

Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone

Remote control and image transfer using a smartphone.

Displaying still pictures on a TV

Sending pictures

Sending pictures to a smartphone

Transferring captured images wirelessly to a smartphone device.

Wireless printing

Sending pictures to a PC

Transferring images wirelessly to a computer.

Using WEB services

[Wi-Fi Setup]

Connecting with other devices

Enjoying 4K motion pictures

Viewing and managing high-resolution 4K video content.

Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC

Transferring and organizing media files onto a computer.

Printing

Others

Optional accessories

Message displays

Menu list

Q&A Troubleshooting

Solutions for common operational issues and problems.

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Correcting jitter

Automatically detects and prevents jitter during recording.

Using Zoom

Explains optical, extended optical, and digital zoom functionalities.

Taking pictures with flash

Guidance on using the built-in and external flash for better exposure.

Setting the Flash Functions

Configuring flash modes, sync, output, and general settings.

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes