Panasonic DMCTZ20EP Operating Guide

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

SD Memory Cards

8 MB – 2 GB

 

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”

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 or above is 

recommended for recording motion pictures in 

[AVCHD].

Using a card of SD speed “Class 6”

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 or above is 

recommended for recording motion pictures in 

“MOTION JPEG”.

 

• Can be used with devices compatible with the 

respective formats.

 

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that 

your computer and other devices support this type 

of card. 

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

 

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given 

capacities are supported.

SDHC Memory Cards

4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards

48 GB, 64 GB

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  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

 

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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device. (

 

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If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used 
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.

 

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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your 
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may 
cause data to be damaged).

 

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Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

Switch (LOCK)

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] 

button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

 (Card) or 

 (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or 

formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) 

or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage. Do not subject the camera to 

vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, 

attempt to perform the operation again.

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

 

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If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time 
capacity of the card may be reduced. (

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2

330

670

2740

 

5

650

1300

5300

 

99

10050

19940

81340

 

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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14 min

29 min

2 h 4 min

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7 min 40 s

15 min 40 s

1 h 6 min

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20 min

41 min

2 h 51 min

32 s

55 min 30 s

1 h 53 min

7 h 55 min

 

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion 

picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. (Example: [7 m 40 s] with [HD]) 

To record more than 29 minutes 59 seconds or 2 GB, press the motion picture button again. 

(Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.) 

The time displayed in the table is the total time.