Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 User Manual

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Basic
• When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [QVGA].
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording
motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of
the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the
recording information may not be displayed correctly.
• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or
electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view may
change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [Video Rec Area] (P40) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is
displayed.
• About zooming while recording motion pictures
– If the Extra Optical Zoom are used before pressing the motion picture button, those settings will be
cleared, so the shooting range will change dramatically.
– If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be
recorded.
– The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.
– Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into
focus.
• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative
Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the
camera until the recording finishes.
• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene Mode Scene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2] Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery],
[Starry Sky]
Low Light Mode
[Sports], [Pet], [Photo Frame] Normal motion picture

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.6 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Image formats supported	EXIF, JPG
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	3456 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 zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	10 x
Combined zoom	20 x
Extra/Smart zoom	22.5 x
Focal length range	4.5 - 45 mm
Maximum aperture number	5.9
Minimum aperture number	3.1
Lens structure (elements/groups)	9/7
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	250 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	25 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	8 s
Flash modes	Auto, 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 resolutions	320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Video formats supported	M-JPEG
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x480@30fps
Audio system	Mono
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	90 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
HDMI	No
USB version	-
Product color	Black
Scene modes	Children, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Halogen, Incandescent, Shade
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, POL, POR, SWE, TUR
Power source type	Battery
Accessories included	8GB SDHC
Battery voltage	3.6 V
Battery capacity	690 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	250 shots
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE, Adobe Reader
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	21.9 mm
Width	94.8 mm
Height	55.8 mm
Weight	111 g
Weight (including battery)	126 g