Panasonic DMCGX1SBODY User Manual

Applicable modes: 

(In 

 and 

 modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion)

∫ Optical Zoom
By operating the zoom lever or zoom ring, you can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in 
wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele).

∫ Extended Tele Conversion (EX)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [ON].
•

When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture 
size with [

]).

∫ Digital Zoom
Further enlargement is possible by setting the [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [2

k] or [4k].

∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification

¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.

The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

¢2 When recording quality setting [

SH

] or [

HD

] is selected.

When [F

SH

], [FHD] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extended Tele Conversion 

(1

k).

When [

VGA

] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8

k.

When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) having a zoom lever

When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042) having a zoom ring

T side:

Enlarges distant 
subject
Move to 

W side:

Widens angle of view
• The zoom speed 

varies depending 
on how far you 
move the zoom 
lever.

T side:

Enlarges distant 
subject
Rotate to 

W side:

Widens angle of view

•

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a zoom lever and zoom ring.

Recording 
magnification

Different depending on 
the lens used.

When taking still 
pictures: 2

k

¢1

When recording motion 
pictures: 3.6

k

¢2

[2

k]

[4

k]

Picture quality No deterioration

No deterioration

The higher the 
magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.