Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 User Manual

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Useful when subject is not in center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Hold down halfway
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
AF area
( When focus is aligned: green
When focus is not aligned: red)
Return to desired composition
Press fully
AF area
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Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no color
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or
near objects emitting light. In dark,
or with significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
How to adjust focus
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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording
conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.
Focus display
Focus range

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	12.8 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Image formats supported	JPEG XR
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	[1:1] 2992x2992, 2448x2448, 1920x1920, 1536x1536, 480x480\\r [4:3] 4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2560x1920, 2048X1536, 1600x1200, 640x480\\r [3:2] 4000x2672, 3264x2176, 2560x1712, 2048x1360, 640x424\\r [16:9] 4000x2248, 3264x1840, 2560x1440, 1920x1080, 640x360
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	16 x
Extra/Smart zoom	19.6 x
Focal length range	4.3 - 68.8 mm
Minimum aperture number	-
Lens structure (elements/groups)	12/10
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	384 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.03 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (tele)	2 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 1EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	15 s
Flash modes	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 3.5 m
Flash range (wide)	0.6 - 6.4 m
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Audio system	Mono
Internal memory	70 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Product color	Black
Scene modes	Children, Cuisine, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Resizing
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ENG, ESP
Battery voltage	3.6 V
Battery capacity	895 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	260 shots
Cables included	USB
Bluetooth	No

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.4 mm
Width	104.9 mm
Height	57.6 mm
Weight	185 g
Weight (including battery)	208 g