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12.1 Megapixel Ultra Compact Camera

DMC-ZS7S
Features
  • Ultra Compact 25mm Lens and 16X Intelligent Zoom
  • AVCHD Lite HD Movie Recording
  • Travel Mode with GPS

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    • Camera Effective Pixels 12.1 Mega Pixels
    • Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1/2.33-inch / 14.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
    • Aperture F3.3 - 4.9/ Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T))
    • Optical Zoom 12x
    • Focal Length f=4.1-49.2mm (25-300mm in 35mm equiv.)
    • Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 14.7x (4:3 / 8M), 18.8x (4:3 / 5M), 23.4x (under 3M)
    • Intelligent Zoom 16x
    • Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 10 elements in 8 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED lenses)
    • 2-Speed Zoom Yes
    • Optical Image Stabilizer Power O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
      Photo & Movie
    • Digital Zoom 4x ( Max. 48.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 93.8 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
    • Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity Macro /
      Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity
    • Focus Range Display Yes
    • AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / 11pt / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
    • Focus Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off , AF Tracking
    • AF Assist Lamp Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
    • White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Panorama Assist, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic, Underwater)
    • Exposure Program AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
    • Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
    • Backlight Compensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
    • Auto Bracketing ( AE) +/- 1/3 EV ˜ 1EV step, 3 frames
    • Light Metering System Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
    • Face Detection Photo & Movie
    • Still Image Scene Mode Portrait,SoftSkin,Trans.,Self-Port,Scenery,Pan.Assist,Sport,Night Port/Scenery,Food,Party,CandleLight,Baby1/2,Pet,Sunset,High Sensitivity,Hi-Speed Burst,Flash
      Burst,StarrySky,Firework,Beach,Snow,Aerial,Pinhole,FilmGrain,High Dynamic,PhotoFrame,Underwater
    • Movie Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W)
    • Movie Scene Mode Note (Activated by selecting Still Image Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Image Scene Modes without corresponding movie scene Mode is recorded in normal mode or other related mode)
    • Shutter Speed/Shutter System Still: 60 - 1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
    • Shutter Interval approx. 1.0 sec
    • Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
    • Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold
    • Picture Adjustment Contrast +2steps
      Sharpness +2steps
      Saturation +2steps
      Noise Reduction +2steps
    • Image Quality Fine/Standard
    • Motion Picture Recording 4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • Motion Picture Recording 16:9 WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • Motion Picture Recording HD Movie 1280x720 pixels, NTSC Mode: NTSC model: 60p(CCD output is 30p)
      (AVCHD Lite, SH: 17Mbps /H:13Mbps /L:9Mbps ) / 30fps (Motion JPEG)
    • Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
    • Intelligent Exposure Yes (Photo & Movie)
    • Real-time Histograms Yes
    • Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns)
    • Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
    • LCD Monitor 3.0 " TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coat
      Field of View : approx. 100% Wide Viewing Angle
      AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
    • Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Mode Playback, GPS Playback, Travel Playback,Category Playback, Favorites Playback
    • OSD Language English, Spanish
    • Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
    • Interface AV Output (NTSC), mini HDMI, USB2.0 High speed
    • Viera Link Yes
    • HDMI Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p
      Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
    • Color Silver
    • Battery Life 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
    • Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)
    • Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition (5.0 Edition for China)
      QuickTime
      Adobe Reader
    • Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case
      AV cable, USB Cable
      Hand Strap, CD-ROM
    • Multi-Aspect Yes
    • Quick Menu Yes
    • Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images-Standard, Max 3 images-Fine
      High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6.0 frames/sec-Image approx. 10 frames/sec-Speed
      (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
    • Focus Icon Select Yes
    • Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Yes
    • Macro Zoom Yes
    • Orientation Detector Yes
    • Playback Still Images with Audio Yes
    • Additional Playback Mode Yes ( AVC HD Lite / Motion JPEG)
    • Slideshow Mode All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture Only / GPS Area / Travel / Category / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
    • Show Histogram Yes
    • Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
    • Cut Animation Yes
    • PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
    • AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC NTSC (North America)
    • One-Touch Movie Button Yes
    • Movie REC Guide Yes
    • Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Yes
    • Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode Max. 5 images (Standard mode)
    • Intelligent ISO Control Photo
    • Face Recognition Photo
    • Intelligent Scene Selector Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)
    • File Format Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.21)
      Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) + QuickTime
      Motion picture: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG
    • Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Custom, My SCN 1, My SCN 2, SCN, Clipboard
    • Still Picture Recording 4:3 4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M) / 2560x1920(5M) / 2048X1536(3M) / 640X480(0.3M)
    • Still Picture Recording 3:2 4176x2784 (11.5M) / 3392x2264 (7.5M) / 2656x1768 (4.5M) / 2048x1360 (2.5M) / 640x424 (0.3M)
    • Still Picture Recording 16:9 4320x2432 (10.5M) / 3552x2000 (7M) / 2784x1568 (4.5M) / 1920x1080 (2M) / 640x360 (0.2M)
    • Color Mode / Color Effect Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)
    • Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Weight(lbs) Approx. .48lb with Battery and SD Memory Card
      Approx. .43lb without Battery and SD Memory Card
    • Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) Photo
    • Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
    • Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume No / Yes
    • Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
    • Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback Yes / No
    • Set Favorites / Rotate Image Yes / No
    • DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection Yes / Yes
    • Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes
    • Built-in-Memory Approx. 15MB
    • Microphone / Speaker Stereo(Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator) / Yes
    • Power ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895mAh) (Included)
      AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
    • AF Tracking Photo
    • Intelligent Resolution Technology Photo & Movie
    • CRT(motion pictures)AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH] Approx. 100 min
    • CRT MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD] Approx. 100 min
    • Still Image with Audio Recording 5 sec
    • Video Divide Yes
    • ART(motion pictures)AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH] Approx. 50 min
    • ART(motion pictures) MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD] Approx. 50 min
    • GPS Yes
    • Dimensions (W x H x D) 103.3 x 59.6 x 32.6 mm
      (4.07 x 2.35 x 1.28 in)
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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.

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  • 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.
  • How do I playback AVCHD lite files?
    Panasonic supplies software with its AVCHD equipped cameras that can play back the motion video files. The most commonly used version of Windows Media Player will not normally play back AVCHD files (without additional video CODECs).

    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.
  • My camera's lens won't extend or retract. What do I do?
    We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If your lens still will not open or close, we suggest you consider having your 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.
  • My lens cover won't open or close. What do I do?
    We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If you still find the lens cover will not open or close, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The LCD screen on my camera is blank. What do I do?
    We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If your LCD screen is still blank, we suggest you consider having your 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.
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