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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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Basic
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust
the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject,
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
[¦] is used for recording when recording motion pictures. Scene Detection does not work.
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on
the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the backlighting conditions,
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
Scene Detection
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>
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
¢
[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
¢ Only when [ ] is selected.
The Backlight Compensation

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels16.6 MP
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Image formats supportedEXIF, JPG
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution3456 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, \\r 2048 x 1536\\r 2560 x 1920\\r 3456 x 3456\\r 3648 x 2736\\r 4608 x 2592\\r 4608 x 3072\\r 4608 x 3456
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom10 x
Combined zoom20 x
Extra/Smart zoom22.5 x
Focal length range4.5 - 45 mm
Maximum aperture number5.9
Minimum aperture number3.1
Lens structure (elements/groups)9/7
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)250 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)25 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)1.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO sensitivity (max)1600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed8 s
Flash modesAuto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1.5 - 2.1 m
Flash range (wide)0.6 - 4.1 m
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate24 fps
Video formats supportedM-JPEG
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed640x480@30fps
Audio systemMono
Memory slots1
Internal memory90 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
HDMINo
USB version-
Product colorBlack
Scene modesChildren, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Halogen, Incandescent, Shade
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesCZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, POL, POR, SWE, TUR
Power source typeBattery
Accessories included8GB SDHC
Battery voltage3.6 V
Battery capacity690 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)250 shots
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE, Adobe Reader
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth21.9 mm
Width94.8 mm
Height55.8 mm
Weight111 g
Weight (including battery)126 g

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