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The ZS/TZ series camera is acclaimed as an excellent travel companion because of a wide shooting range and hybrid recording capability of high quality photos and movies. The new DMC-ZS7(TZ10) further enhances its value by adding a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit into the camera.
Simply select "GPS Setting" and shooting, an information of latitude and longitude is recorded to EXIF data of photo/movie*1
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) features special Playback Modes.
Place name information (Country, State, City and Landmark*2) is displayed on the shooting screen real-time and recording them on the photo/movie.
The area information: 173 countries or regions!
The landmark information: More than 500,000!
The area information covers 173 countries or regions for global use. Plus, more than 500,000 of landmark information covers 73 countries or regions.
You can playback the geo-tagged photo/movie by the recorded place names either in the camera or on computer via the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition.
Connect to a TV with an HDMI cable*3 to view your memories on a large screen.
Internal clock of the camera is automatically adjusted to the local time of the place where the camera is, so you do not have to set the clock manually whether you go abroad or come back home.
*1 The information of movie is recorded in EXIF for the Motion JPEG files and in the maker note for the AVCHD Lite files.
*2 The information of Landmark may not be displayed depending on the country or region.
*3 Requires the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable. The output resolution of the DMC-ZS7(TZ10) can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p (576p in PAL system). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has an HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal. Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible. Panasonic HDMI cables are highly recommended.
• The GPS function is not available in China.
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition is bundled with the DMC-ZS7 for China.
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• GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China.
• Set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF] or [AIRPLANE MODE] and turn off the camera in places where use is restricted such as in airplanes or hospitals. Electronic and electronic medical appliances may be adversely affected.
• In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the signals from the GPS satellites. In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or significant positioning discrepancy may occur.
• Indoors / • Near high-voltage power lines / • Underground or underwater (when using a marine case) / • In tunnels / • In forests / • Near 1.5 GHz mobile phones, etc. / • Near buildings or in valleys
• The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is WGS84.
Easy Manual Operation – A/S/M Mode
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) provides easy-to-use manual controls. Using the Aperture-priority, which creates a soft-focused background effect or the Shutter-priority that, for example, produces a dynamic rendering of streaming water, you can explore your own creative expression at will. Manual operation requires only 3 simple steps: set the Mode Dial to the A/S/M Mode position, select the mode you want, then use the Exposure button to make any necessary adjustments.
Manual Exposure Mode
You can set both the aperture and shutter speed, to take beautiful, artistic photos. In this mode, the Manual Exposure Assist function shows how much your setting differs from the setting the camera considers optimal. This serves as a convenient guide for anyone using the Manual Exposure Mode.
Aperture-priority Mode
F3.3
F6.3
You can set the aperture between F3.3-6.3 (Wide) and F4.9-6.3 (Tele) to control the depth of field.
Shutter-priority Mode
1/160 sec
1/8 sec
Adjust the shutter speed from 60 to 1/2,000 of a second. Fast shutter speeds can be used to freeze moving subjects, and slow shutter speeds can create a motion blur that exaggerates the feeling of movement.
Large, 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot High-resolution LCD
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10)'s large 3.0-inch LCD features a high 460,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.
Wide-viewing Angle
Intelligent LCD
Scene Mode for Both Photos and Movies
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10), a hybrid still/motion image model, includes numerous Scene Modes for taking movies. Switching from still-image to movie shooting is seamless because the optimal Movie Scene Mode is automatically selected. The versatile Scene Mode range is a unique LUMIX feature that handles just about any situation and subject type. By simply selecting a Scene Mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos and movies with ease.
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) lets you store a frequently used Scene Mode setting in 2 My Scene Modes.
Scene Modes for Motion Images
Scene Modes for Still Images
Check each Scene ModeHigh Dynamic Mode
A new Scene Mode has been added that lets you take artistic photos. The High Dynamic Mode helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene contains both bright and dark areas together. You can select any of 3 options, Standard, Art, or B/W, depending on the desired effect and personal taste to make the image look natural to artistic.
Normal
Standard Mode
Art Mode
B/W Mode
High-speed Burst Mode (Still Images)
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) lets you choose the Speed Priority or Image Priority. In the Speed Priority Mode, it can fire off up to approximately 10 frames per second with 3-megapixel resolution, which is highly sufficient for photo prints. This is great for capturing fast-moving sports or racing scenes. You can take a series of shots, then choose the ones you like the best and delete the rest.
(Note that the focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.)
* In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable image depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size, and compression.
Panorama Assist Mode (Still Images)
After the first shot
Screen for taking the second shot
This is a handy function for aligning panorama photos using the included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO. The afterimage of each previous shot is displayed so you can use it to precisely line up the second and third shots.
Macro Zoom
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) lets you get as close as 3cm to your subject. In addition, when using the Macro Zoom function, you can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible by using 3x digital zoom, and capture dramatic close-ups.
Slideshow with Music
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) can play a slideshow with music. Choose from 4 types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing*. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc as a MPEG2 file. It is also possible to upload the slideshow to YouTube™.
* The output resolution of the DMC-ZS7(TZ10) can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p (576p in PAL system). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has an HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
Category Playback
You can playback photos from a total of 10 settings, including the Face Recognition, which lets you search for and retrieve specific subjects.
Title Edit / Text Stamp
Text input screen
Text display screen
When the text stamp is pressed
The Title Edit function in the playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. You can also enter your destination and travel date into the Travel Mode in advance, or enter the birth date and name of your subject in the Baby Mode or Pet Mode. The title, date of travel information, name, age based on the birth date, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos*.
* When date, name and title are stamped on a photo, the photo is automatically resized to 3-megapixel format, or the original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel format. However, you can choose either to save or overwrite the original image.
PictBridge Compatible
– Direct Print Function
The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera. Of course, you can also make multiple prints of an image, or print only the ones that you have selected.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition
The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition comes bundled with the DMC-ZS7(TZ10). With quick start-up and fast read-in of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your computer. The Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the image to automatically sort the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want images of a specific person. The geo-tagged photos and movies taken with the DMC-ZS7(TZ10) can be sorted by the places automatically. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc in MPEG2. Motion images can be uploaded directly to YouTube™ using the built-in YouTube uploader even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if the Panorama Assist Mode in the camera is used. The software is of course compatible with the Windows 7.
Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition. It will surely allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion images with greater ease and fun.
• The GPS function is not available in China.
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition is bundled with the DMC-ZS7 for China.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
Custom Mode
Your frequent setting patterns can be memorized up to three and it can be instantly applied by simply selecting this function with the camera.
Quick Menu
Frequently used functions can be quickly retrieved and easily switched by using the Q.MENU button. The function names are displayed in text form, making them easy for anyone to understand and use.
Clipboard
The Clipboard function is incredibly handy for the maps and time schedules that are so important when traveling. By snapping photos of them and adding them to the clipboard, you can retrieve them instantly with the Mode Dial. Because it takes a little time to retrieve images from an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, the images are stored in their own special folders in the Built-in Memory.
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
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Built-in Memory 15MB
Take photos even when you don't have an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to approx. 15MB of image data, which you can later copy to an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card or computer. You can also copy images from a memory card or computer to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like.
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
Marine Case Compatible
The DMC-ZS7(TZ10) is compatible with the optional marine case DMW-MCTZ10. This case will protect your LUMIX camera all the way to a depth of 40 meters. It lets you take clear, beautiful photos underwater.
Other Features
• Series name and product number vary depending on the sales area (DMC-ZS7 or DMC-TZ10).
Product design varies depending on the sales area.
• Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
• Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.
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