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Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body Model No. DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K DMC-G5W/DMC-G5 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Operating Instructions for advanced features ( - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
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the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP 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 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Safety 2 Care of the camera ...7 Accessories...8 Names and Functions Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode 29 Taking Pictures with different image effects 35 Types of menus...36 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format 42 About the supplied software 43 • Installing - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day or at the beach. Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
August 2012. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) (±: Included, -: Not included) DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5W DMC-G5 1 Interchangeable Lens¢1 ± ± ± ± (H-PS14042) (H-FS014042) (H-FS014042) (H-FS45150) - 2 Lens - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5W DMC-G5 1 H-PS14042 H-FS014042 H-FS014042 H-FS45150 2 VYC1009 VYC1009 VYC1090 3 VYF3443 VYF3201 VYF3201 VYF3201 4 VFC4605 VFC4315 VFC4315 VFC4605 5 VKF4971 VKF4971 6 7 8 VKF4971 9 VKF4971 10 DMW-BLC12E DE-A80A 11 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
SDXC memory cards. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 When the interchangeble lens (H-PS14042) is used ¢3 When the - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 2 Sensor 3 Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 1 23 45 6 7 8 [LVF/LCD] button/ [Fn3] - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 37 38 [REMOTE] socket 38 39 [HDMI] socket 39 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 40 41 DC coupler cover 41 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 12 3 1 Lens surface 2 Zoom lever 3 Focus lever 4 Contact point 5 Lens fitting mark 6 Focus ring 7 Zoom ring 45 1 67 H-FS45150 1 67 45 45 Touch screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch screen. Drag A - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
turned off. Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens, and the body cap from the camera. Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet 2 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
this unit is DMW-BLC12E. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 19 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on. ON OFF 2 Touch [Clock Set]. 3 Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Scene Guide Mode This allows - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Taking a Still picture Applicable modes: 1 Select the Recording Mode. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) • When the - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
function works. It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. ∫ Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. 1 Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. 2 Touch [iA MODE]. 3 Select [ ] and then touch [Set]. 6HW ∫ Setting brightness - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
∫ Setting colour 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • The settings screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish colour to a bluish colour. • Setting can - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. A C • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. 1 Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. 2 Rotate the - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Using the function button You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3] or touch [Fn4] or [Fn5]. • To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the [Custom] menu to [Fn1]. • To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the [ - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) Recording Mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Touch the example image to select image - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 Press [(]. 2 Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture 1 In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. 'HOHWH6LQJOH 'HOHWH0XOWL 'HOHWH$OO To - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. (In Recording Mode) • Screen will switch as follows: (Example of LCD monitor display) AFS AFS 0 98 0 98 A With information¢ B Without information¢ C With information (tilt sensor display)¢ D Without - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Setting the Menu 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • The top menu screen is displayed. 2 Touch the menu icon. 3 Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. 4 Touch the Setting to set. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. A - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. 2 Touch the menu item. A AFS 3.5 60 0 AUTO AWB ([LW 3 Touch the setting. 4 Touch [Exit] to - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
in months and years in the images. This sets whether to display the camera-recommended effects in Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode. ∫ [Motion Picture] Menu Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
is possible to register the modified settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Registers the current camera settings as custom set. [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] Assigns AF/AE lock or to display or not display the histogram. [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Auto - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus has finished. When you set the focus manually, the display is enlarged. When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the direction - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
that supports the VIERA Link will connect automatically. [3D Playback] Set the output method for 3D pictures. [Menu Resume] Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu. [Rotate Disp.] This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
] Splits the recorded motion picture in two. [Resize] Reduces the image size (number of pixels). [Cropping] [Rotate] Crops the recorded image. Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. [Favorite] Marks can be added to images, and images can be set as favourites. [Print Set] Sets the images for - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
(PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. ∫ For Mac 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
layout printing, and writing function to CD-R¢ are supported too. If you forgot to set the date on the digital camera, you can add the date of recording to pictures LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 43 (ENG) VQT4H04 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for further operating environment. • For details on SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, please read the support site not compatible with Mac. • On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually. 1 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software. 2 Double- - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G5): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: enlargement (compatible with lenses from other manufacturers) Auto Focus/Manual Focus, Face Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/ 1-area - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 920,000 - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
video/ audio RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/ MPOiStandard RAW/JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO AVCHD/MP4 AVCHD DolbyR Digital (2 ch) MP4 AAC (2 ch) "USB 2.0" (High Speed) ¢ Data from the PC can not be - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin) [HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions Approx. 119.9 mm (W)k83.2 mm (H)k70.8 mm (D) [4,72q (W)k3,28q(H)k2.79q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass Approx. 396 g/0.87 lb [with the card and battery] Approx. 346 g/0.76 lb (camera Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A80A): - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Interchangeable Lens (H-PS14042) "LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 -42 mm/F3.5- 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S." Focal length Aperture type Aperture range f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) "LUMIX G VARIO 14 -42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S." Focal length Aperture type Aperture range f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Interchangeable Lens (H-FS45150) "LUMIX G VARIO 45- 150 mm/F4.0 - 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S." Focal length Aperture type Aperture range f=45 mm to 150 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 90 mm to 300 mm) 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm F4.0 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value - Panasonic DMCG5 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro " and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or
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Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
Model No.
DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K
DMC-G5W/DMC-G5
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
VQT4H04
F0612SM0