Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 User Manual

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode
[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions
Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set.
The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in
the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.
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The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:
[Picture Size], [Burst] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Beep] on the [Setup] menu
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The settings for the following functions are fixed:
• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]
• [Guide Line]:
• [Quality]: [Fine]
• [Stabilizer]: [ON]
• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]
• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]
• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]
• [Continuous AF]: [ON]
• [Sleep Mode]: [5MIN.]
• [White Balance]: [AWB]
• [Sensitivity]:
• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]
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• [Quick AF]: [ON]
• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD]
• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]
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(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized
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The following functions cannot be used:
[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]
AF Tracking
This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the
exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.
Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking
• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press
to lock
• To cancel AF Lock → Press .
AF Tracking frame
AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red
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The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.
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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.
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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,
[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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