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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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Using the [Rec] menu
[AF Mode]
For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
Recording mode:
Settings: / / / /
Taking front-on
pictures of people
(Face Detection)
Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus
accordingly.
AF area
Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns
green when the camera is focused.
White : Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces
that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow
AF area are also focused.
Automatically locking
the focus on a
moving subject
(AF Tracking)
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press
.
AF Tracking frame
When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes
from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus.
If AF Lock fails, a red frame lights up.
To clear AF Lock, press
.
Focus (same as macro recording) (→55)
Subject not centered
in picture
(23-area-focusing)
Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.
Determined position
for focus
(1-area-focusing)
(Spot-focusing)
1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture.
(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)
Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels12.8 MP
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Image formats supportedJPEG XR
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4000 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 zoom4 x
Optical zoom16 x
Extra/Smart zoom19.6 x
Focal length range4.3 - 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 adjustmentAuto/Manual
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous 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 meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)6400
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 1EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed15 s
Flash modesAuto, 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 typeBattery
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Audio systemMono
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
USB version2.0
HDMI connector typeMini
Product colorBlack
Scene modesChildren, Cuisine, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingCrop, Resizing
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackSlide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesENG, ESP
Battery voltage3.6 V
Battery capacity895 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)260 shots
Cables includedUSB
BluetoothNo
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth33.4 mm
Width104.9 mm
Height57.6 mm
Weight185 g
Weight (including battery)208 g

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