Panasonic DMCLZ20E Operating Guide

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-LZ20

Please read these instructions carefully 

before using this product, and save this 

manual for future use.

VQT4K50-1

M0712KZ1082

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Web Site: http://panasonic.net 

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

© Panasonic Corporation 2012

EU

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic 

Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them 

handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, 

menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those 

shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

 •Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast 

material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright 

laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be 

restricted.

 •Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

 •Use only the recommended accessories.

 •Do not remove covers.

 •Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified 

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 •Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 

with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

 •When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities 

or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

 •Do not heat or expose to flame.

 •Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a 

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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 •Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

 •Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

 •If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit 

may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

 •Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise 

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

 •Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong 

magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

 •Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely 

affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

 •If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops 

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the 

battery and turn this unit on.

 •If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 

and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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(Sales and Support Information)

Customer Communications Centre

 •For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

 •For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

 •For further support on your product, please visit our website: 

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

 •Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and 

confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre 

Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 

Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

 •Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at 

www.pas-europe.com.

 •Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

 •All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by 

Panasonic UK.

 •It couldn’t be simpler!

 •Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished 

products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or 

accompanying documents mean that used electrical and 

electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with 

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old 

products and used batteries, please take them to 

applicable collection points, in accordance with your 

national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 

2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, 

you will help to save valuable resources and prevent 

any potential negative effects on human health and 

the environment which could otherwise arise from 

inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of 

old products and batteries, please contact your local 

municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of 

sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this 

waste, in accordance with national legislation.

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, 

please contact your dealer or supplier for further 

information.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If 

you wish to discard these items, please contact your local 

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 

disposal.

Cd

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical 

symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set 

by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

 •LR6/AA  

Alkaline batteries

K1HY08YY0030

K1HY08YY0029

VFC4903 

VYQ8058 

CD-ROM*

VFF1056

 •Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose 

the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories 

separately.)

 •Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

 •Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

*

   The software compatible with your PC will be installed.

– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7)

–  LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7) 

(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or higher Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

Pentium III 1 GHz or higher

512 MB or more

1 GB or more (32 bit)

2 GB or more (64 bit)

 •

Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software

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 •SDXC Memory Card

[Class 10] 64 GB RP-SDU64GE1K

 •SDHC Memory Card

[Class 10] 32 GB RP-SDA32GE1K/ 

RP-SDU32GE1K/ 

RP-SDRA32GEK

16 GB RP-SDA16GE1K/ 

RP-SDU16GE1K/ 

RP-SDRA16GEK

[Class 4] 16 GB RP-SDNA16GEK

4 GB RP-SDNA04GEK

8 GB RP-SDA08GE1K/ 

RP-SDU08GE1K/ 

RP-SDRA08GEK

4 GB RP-SDU04GE1K/ 

RP-SDRA04GEK

8 GB RP-SDNA08GEK

 •SD Memory Card

[Class 4]

2 GB RP-SDNA02GEK

 •Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

 •Make sure that their orientation is correct.

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 •LR6/AA Alkaline batteries

 •HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

 

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Do not use batteries other than those listed above.

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Approx. 380 pictures

Approx. 540 pictures

Approx. 190 min.

Approx. 270 min.

Approx. 430 min.

Approx. 560 min.

Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly 

decreases in low temperature conditions.

 

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

 

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and 

time before using the camera.

We recommend using the 

supplied shoulder strap to 

avoid dropping the camera.

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Use this to turn the camera 

on and off.

Use this to focus and record 

pictures.

to focus

to record

Use this to select the recording 

mode.

 •Do not cover the speaker with 

your fingers.

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 Press the Playback button

 Press     to select the picture

 •Press [ ] to delete the 

displayed picture.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

DC 6 V     LR6/AA Alkaline batteries (4)

DC 4.8 V   HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH  

(nickel metal hydride) batteries (4)

When recording: 1.6 W

When playing back: 1.0 W

16,100,000 pixels

Optical 21× zoom     f=4.5 mm to 94.5 mm  

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 525 mm)/ 

F3.1 (Max. Wide) to F5.8 (Max. Tele)

Image Stabiliser Optical method

3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) 

(field of view ratio about 100%)

Flash range:  (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.6 m (2.0 feet) 

to 6.8 m (22 feet) (Max. Wide)

Monaural

Built-in Memory (Approx. 100 MB) /  

SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /  

SDXC Memory Card

JPEG (still picture)

QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio)

USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera 

using the USB connection cable.

Analogue video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio line output (Monaural)

AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Approx. 119.1 mm (W) × 76.5 mm (H) × 79.8 mm (D)

[4.69” (W) × 3.02” (H) × 3.14” (D)]

(excluding the projection part)

With card and batteries: Approx. 499   (1.1 lb)

Excluding card and batteries: Approx. 390   (0.86 lb)

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

(Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH)

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com