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5-Megapixel Digital Camera with...

DMC-LZ3S
Features 5-Megapixel Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, High Sensitivity Mode & 6x Optical Zoom

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    • KEY FEATURES .
    • Camera Effective Pixels 5.0 Megapixels
    • Optical Zoom 6x
    • Image Sensor 1/2.5"5.36 Total Megapixel CCD Primary Color Filter
    • Extra Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 7.5x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 1 Mega, 0.3 Mega3:2 Aspect Ratio: 7.5x for 2.5 Mega16:9 Aspect Ratio: 7.5x for 2 Mega
    • Focal Length f=6.1-36.6mm (35mm equivalent: 37-222mm)
    • Lens Lumix® DC Vario
    • Lens Construction 8 Elements in 7 Groups (2 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical Surfaces)
    • Aperture Range Wide: F2.8/F5.6 (2 steps)Tele: F4.5 - F9 (2 steps)
    • Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. ( Mode 1 / Mode 2 )
    • Digital Zoom 4x(Max. 24x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical Zoom)(Max. 30x combined with Extended Optical Zoom)
    • Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm / Tele 120cm - infinityMacro/Simple/Motion Picture: Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity
    • PERFORMANCE FEATURES .
    • Conversion Lens Compatibility No
    • AF Metering 1 point1 point high speed3 points high speed5 pointsSpot
    • Focus Auto Focus SystemNormal/Macro (Dial)
    • AF Assist Lamp Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 (High Sensitivity Mode: 800 - 1600)
    • White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White SetWhite Balance Adjustment (except for Auto Set)
    • Exposure Program AE
    • Exposure Button No
    • Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
    • Backlight Compensation Yes (at simple mode)
    • Auto Bracketing ( AE) +1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames
    • Light Metering Intelligent Multiple
    • Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)/Rec. Mode Dial: Normal Picture, Simple, Economy, Macro, Moving Image, Playback
    • Scene Modes SCN 1&2 (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2)
    • Shutter Speed/Shutter System 8 - 1/2,000 sec.Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
    • Self Timer 10 seconds / 2 seconds
    • Auto Review 1 sec/3 sec/zoom
    • Review 1x/4x/8x
    • Picture Adjustment Natural, Standard, Vivid
    • Color Effect Mode Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia
    • Recording Format Still Image: JPEG, DPOF correspondingMotion Image: QuickTime® Motion JPEG
    • Image Quality Fine/Standard
    • Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG) 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 30 or 10 fps (320 x 240 pixels), 640 x 480 pixels (only with SD Memory Card)
    • RECORDING IMAGE SIZE ( Pixels) .
    • 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2560 x 19202048 x 15361600 x 12001280 x 960640 x 480
    • 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2560 x 17122048 x 1360
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 2560 x 14401920 x 1080
    • Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
    • CONVENIENCE FEATURES .
    • Burst Shooting Mode Full-resolution image:Standard Mode: Up to 5 images at 3 or 2 frames/sec.Fine Mode: Up to 3 images
    • Unlimited Consecutive Shooting Yes
    • Still Image Recording with Audio No
    • Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds
    • Real-time Histograms Yes
    • Composition Guide Lines Yes
    • Built-in Memory 14 MB
    • Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
    • Auto Angle Detection Yes
    • Flip Animation No
    • Economy Mode Yes (Dial)
    • STANDARD FEATURES .
    • Built-in Flash Type/Mode Auto, Auto/ Red-eye Reduction,Slow Sync./Red-eye ReductionForced On/OffWide: 0.5 - 4.2m (ISO Auto)Tele: 0.5 - 2.6m (ISO Auto)High Sensitivity Mode: 0.8 - 5.7 (Wide), 0.8 - 3.5 (Tele)
    • External Flash No
    • LCD Monitor 2.0" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (85k pixels)Field of view: approx. 100%
    • Playback Mode 25, 16 or 9-Thumbnail DisplayZoomed Playback (16x max)Image Rotation Slide ShowFavorite Pictures ResizingTrimming, Copy, ProtectionDPOF Setting
    • OSD Language English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French
    • Recording Media Built-in MemorySD Memory CardMultimedia Card
    • Microphone No
    • Speaker No
    • Interface DC Input, Video Output (NTSC), USB
    • Direct Print PictBridge
    • Color Silver
    • Power Included:Two Oxyride™ AA BatteriesOptional:AA Ni-MH Rechargeable BatteriesAA Alkaline BatteriesAC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
    • Battery Life Up to 250 pictures (CIPA Standard) with included AA Oxyride™ Batteries
    • ACCESSORIES .
    • Included Software ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™, ArcSoft® PhotoBase™, USB Driver, Lumix® Simple Viewer
    • Standard Accessories Two AA Oxyride Batteries, Video & USB Cables, Strap
    • SPECIFICATIONS .
    • Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.44'' x 3.94'' x 1.77''
    • Weight 0.4
    • UPC 037988985371
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Warranty

Warranty information

FAQsFrequently asked questions about your product

  • I am a professional photographer who is seriously considering switching to the Lumix mirrorless cameras. Does Panasonic have, or can you suggest, a web site that demonstrates how professional photographers are successfully using the Lumix professional cameras?
    In conjunction with our Panasonic.com web site, our Sales and Marketing team also runs LUMIXLOUNGE.COM This site features work from Panasonic’s Luminary team of professional photographers who have migrated to the Lumx mirrorless cameras. The site also features schedules to live on-line and dealer events as well as convenient links to our latest firmware updates. Additional features to expand the site are already in progress.

    Have more questions concerning your Panasonic camera?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • Where can I find more support or ask questions about my product?
    Click Here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • How do I install firmware in my camera using an SD card?
    Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

    1) Preparation before attempting the update.

    A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
    B. Turn off the camera.

    2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
    A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
    B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
    C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.

    D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.

    E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

    F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

    G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

    3) Updating the camera's firmware.

    A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

    B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

    C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

    D. This completes the update process.

    4) Confirming the update.

    A. Turn the camera's power back on.

    B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

    C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

    D. Select Version Disp.
    Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

    1) Preparation before attempting the update.

    A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
    B. Turn off the camera.

    2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
    A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
    B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
    C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.

    D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.

    E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

    F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

    G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

    3) Updating the camera's firmware.

    A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

    B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

    C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

    D. This completes the update process.

    4) Confirming the update.

    A. Turn the camera's power back on.

    B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

    C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

    D. Select Version Disp.


    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • What should I do if my product needs service?
    If you have a TV, Microwave, Vacuum, or Massage Chair :
    Click Here to locate an Authorized Servicer in your area.

    For repairs and exchanges of all other products:

    Ship your product to:

    Panasonic Factory Service Center
    4900 George McVay Drive
    Suite B; Door-12
    McAllen, TX 78503

    Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

    Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

    Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

    Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

    Email: panacare@us.panasonic.com

    Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.

    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • My camera won't power on. What can I do?
    If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you dont have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be serviced.

    For repairs and exchanges:

    Ship your product to:

    Panasonic Factory Service Center
    4900 George McVay Drive
    Suite B; Door-12
    McAllen, TX 78503

    Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

    Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

    Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

    Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

    Email: panacare@us.panasonic.com

    Note: Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.


    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • How long should my battery last?
    CIPA figures which range from 300-400 photos (depending on the camera model). CIPA measurement methods use a very controlled method to measure battery life. The procedure takes a specific number of shots at a fixed interval, with a fixed ratio of flash photos. While this method provides a standardized measurement that can be used to compare two cameras, it's far from how the camera is actually used. Life expectancy can be affected by any of the following: If the flash is used, the total number of photos can decrease by 30-40% If the camera has GPS, you can expect up to a 50% reduction in battery life. If the customer has no immediate need for GPS disable the feature in the camera's menu options. While the battery saver feature will turn the LCD panel off after a preset time (and place the camera into sleep mode) the camera still draws some power from the battery. We suggestion, turn the camera after each shot. At social gatherings, try and minimize passing the camera around the table to have others look at the photos. The LCD panel consumes ~30% of the total power.

    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • Why do I have spots on some of my photos?
    Spots can occur due to dust or dirt inside the lens, or when flash is used in a very dusty environment.

    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • What size SD Card can I use in my camera?
    Cameras with a manufacturing date of 2006 or before can only use Standard SD Cards (2GB Max).  Models manufactured from 2007 to 2009 can only use Standard SD Cards and SDHC Cards (32GB Max).  Cameras manufactured 2010 and later are also compatible to the SDXC memory card format. While your camera?s owner?s manual may state a maximum size, that size was the largest that was available when your camera was manufactured. Any currently available SDXC card, which will eventually increase to maximum of 2 TB is compatible. As the maximum size increases, to 2 TB, we do not anticipate any need for firmware updates. 

    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • Why am I unable to view the photos on my camera after I have deleted some files from the SD card using the computer?
    It is not recommended that you delete or modify any photos on your SD memory card using your PC if you plan to move them back to the camera. Doing so can damage the file allocation table and your camera will not be able to read the files. You should immediately copy the remaining photos from your SD card to your PC. After doing so, using your camera, reformat the SD card.

    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • What should I do to correct a "System Error Zoom", "System Error Lens", or "System Error Focus" message on my camera?
    We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If you still receive the "System Error *****" message you will want to consider having the camera serviced.

    For repairs and exchanges:

    Ship your product to:

    Panasonic Factory Service Center
    4900 George McVay Drive
    Suite B; Door-12
    McAllen, TX 78503

    Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

    Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

    Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

    Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

    Email: panacare@us.panasonic.com

    Note: Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.


    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
  • There are vertical/horizontal lines in my LCD screen. What do I do?
    If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you dont have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be serviced.

    For repairs and exchanges:

    Ship your product to:

    Panasonic Factory Service Center
    4900 George McVay Drive
    Suite B; Door-12
    McAllen, TX 78503

    Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

    Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

    Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

    Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

    Email: panacare@us.panasonic.com

    Note: Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.


    Require further assistance?

    Click here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
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