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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ200

DMC-FZ60

DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ60

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
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60) CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.

VQT4H63
GN F0712MG0 ( 1200 A)

until
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity 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 in the
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery Charger Bottom

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.

Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.

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∫ Cautions for Use

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
(DMC-FZ200)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),
immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre
on 132600.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted 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 sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.

Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ......................................................................................... 2
Care of the camera....................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 8
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60).............................................................................. 9
Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 10
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap .................................................................. 12
Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) .................................................................... 13
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 15
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 16
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............... 18
Using the rear dial...................................................................................................... 20
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ................. 22
Setting the Menu ........................................................................................................ 23
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 24
Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 26
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)............................................................. 31
• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information
for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this
manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
(DMC-FZ200) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
• The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
e.g.: (DMC-FZ200)
(DMC-FZ60)

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Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
• When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,
ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
• There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come
from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the
aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.

Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,
sand, etc.
• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not
just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as
when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.

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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200)

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack 1 2
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
DMW-BLC12E DE-A80A
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text) 3 4
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software K2CJ2YY00052 K1HY08YY0025
Install on your PC before use.
6 CD-ROM 5 6
• Operating Instructions for advanced
features
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String VFF1048
9 Lens Hood
7 8

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.
• The card is optional. VFC4453 VYQ5607
You can record or play back pictures on the
9
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.) VYQ7878

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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60)

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack 1 2
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
DMW-BMB9E DE-A84A
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text) 3 4
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software K2CJ2YY00052 K1HY08YY0025
• Operating Instructions for advanced
features 5 6
Install on your PC before use.
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
VFF1035 VFC4453
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 7
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a VYQ5607
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 31 9 11 32 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

MIC

REMOTE

34 1910 33

26 14 35 15 16 1718 36 20 21 40 14 15 16 1718 19 20 41

27 25 38 37 24 23 22 13 12 27 26 42 25 24 23 22 21

28 29 30 39 28 29 30 43

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1 Lens (DMC-FZ200)
2 Zoom lever 31 Flash open lever
3 Shutter button • To close, push the top of the flash cover
4 [˜] (Burst Mode) button until it clicks.
5 Self-timer indicator 32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
AF Assist Lamp 33 Focus selector switch
6 Mode dial 34 Side lever
7 Flash 35 Hot shoe
8 Lens barrel 36 [Fn1] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial 37 [Fn3] button
10 Speaker 38 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn2] button
• Be careful not to cover the speaker with 39 DC coupler cover
your finger. Doing so may make sound • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
difficult to hear. the Panasonic DC coupler
11 Shoulder strap eyelet (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor
12 [HDMI] socket (DMW-AC8G: optional) are used.
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).
14 Viewfinder
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
15 Stereo microphone cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
16 Camera ON/OFF switch
17 Motion picture button (DMC-FZ60)
18 Power lamp 40 Flash open button
19 [FOCUS] button 41 [AF/AF#/MF] button
20 Rear dial 42 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn1] button
21 [DISP.] button 43 DC coupler cover
22 [MENU/SET] button • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
23 Cursor buttons the Panasonic DC coupler
24 [Q.MENU] button/ (DMW-DCC6: optional) and AC adaptor
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (DMW-AC8G: optional) are used.
25 [(] (Playback) button • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).
26 [EVF/LCD] button
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
27 LCD monitor cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
28 Tripod receptacle
• A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
or more may damage this unit if
attached.
29 Release lever
30 Card/Battery door

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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

∫ Attaching the Lens Cap
• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface
of the lens.

1 Pass the string through the hole on the

camera.

2 Pass the same string through the hole on the

lens cap.

3 Attach the lens cap.

∫ Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.

1 Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at

A
the shoulder strap eyelet.

2 Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm or more.
• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
being careful not to twist it.

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Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200)

• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1 Attach the lens hood into the
lens with the short side aligned
with the bottom of the main
unit.
• Do not hold the lens hood in a way that
twists or bends it.

2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the

arrow.

3 You will feel some stiffness just before the

mark, but continue to rotate the lens hood
to A where the marks align.
(The lens hood will stop with a “click”.)
• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it
does not appear in the picture.
A

Note
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the
lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction. Return it to the normal
direction when taking pictures.

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Charging the Battery

Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 oC to 30 oC).

1 Attach the battery paying attention to the

direction of the battery.

2 Connect the AC cable.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging
begins.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

(DMC-FZ200)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.
Charging time: Approx. 140 min

(DMC-FZ60)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E.
Charging time: Approx. 155 min

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Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery
• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1 Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
(DMC-FZ200)
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLC12E).
(DMC-FZ60)
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9E).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
2 Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check
that it is locked by lever A. B

Pull the lever A in the direction of the

arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until
it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

3 1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.

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Sequence of operations

1 Turn the camera on.

• The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.

2 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

∫ Selecting the Recording Mode

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

: Take pictures with automatic settings.

: Take pictures with your own settings.
: The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
: The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
: The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which
are manually adjusted.
: Record motion picture with manual settings.
:Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
: Take pictures according to scene.
: Record while checking the image effect.

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∫ Recording Motion Pictures

Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
• Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
• Maximum time to record motion
pictures continuously with [MP4] is
29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4 GB.
You can check the recordable time
on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4]
format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes
59 seconds.)

∫ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Press [(].
• Press 2 or 1 to select the picture.
∫ Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
• Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to
leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

2 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

1 Press the rear dial to display [ ].

2 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.
• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state
AUTO

(AUTO).
• To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default
state (AUTO).
3 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto
Mode function.

1 Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

2 Press 1 to select [ ] and then press

[MENU/SET].

∫ Adjusting the brightness, colour balance, and background blur

1 Press the rear dial to display the options.

2 Press 3/4 to select the item.

[ ]: Adjust the brightness.

[ ]: Adjust the background blur.

[ ]: Adjust the colour balance.

3 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
4 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

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Using the rear dial

You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and
shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode.

Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

1 Press the rear dial to set Exposure

Compensation to a selected state.

2 SS 125 60 30 15 8

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the F 2.8 4.0 5.6

exposure. -3 0 +3

A Exposure Compensation value A B

B Exposure Meter

Note
• Set the value to [0] when you do not compensate the exposure.

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Setting the Aperture Value/the Shutter Speed

1 Press the rear dial to select the items to

set.
• Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial
is pressed.

-3 0 +3
P 4.0 15

A B C

A: Programme Shift (Recording mode: )

You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing
the exposure.
• To adjust the setting, display the aperture value and shutter speed by pressing the
shutter button halfway.

B: Aperture Value (Recording mode: / )

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus
background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft
focus background.

C: Shutter Speed (Recording mode: / )

Set with a faster shutter speed when you want to take a sharp picture of a fast
moving subject. Set to a slower shutter speed when you want to create a trail
effect.

2 Rotate the rear dial to set.

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Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control 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 Press 3/4 to select image effects (filters)

A

and then press [MENU/SET].

• The image effect of the selected example image will be
applied in a preview display A.
• A brief description of selected image effect appears when
you press [DISP.].

∫ Adjust the effect to fit your preferences

The strength and colours of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.

1 Press the rear dial to display the options.

2 Press 3/4 to select the item.

[ ]: Adjust the brightness.

[ ]: Adjust the background blur.

[ ]: Adjust the image effect.

3 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
• To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
4 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

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Setting the Menu

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item.

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a
different way.

4 Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select

the settings.

5 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

∫ Close the menu

Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway.

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2.
3 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup]
menu icon [ ].
4 Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Select a menu item next and set it.

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Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)
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.

∫ For Windows

1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating

Instructions (supplied).
(DMC-FZ200) Proceed to step 3.
(DMC-FZ60) Proceed to step 2.

2 Click the [Operating Instructions].

3 Select the desired language and

then click [Operating Instructions]
to install.

4 Double click the “Operating

Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.

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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse
or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and then
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (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.

3 Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Installing supplied software

• The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
(DMC-FZ200)
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and
printing.
– SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7)
This is software to edit RAW format images.
For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help” or the
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

(DMC-FZ60)
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and
printing.
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.

1 Check the environment of your PC.

• Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE/PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 AE”
– OS:
WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1
– CPU:
PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),
PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)

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– Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
– RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit)
– Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
• Refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further
operating environment.

2 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.

• When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
(DMC-FZ200) Proceed to step 4.
(DMC-FZ60) Proceed to step 3.

3 Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.

4 Click on the [Recommended Installation].

• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.

Note
• The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
• “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.

(DMC-FZ200)
• On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.
1 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
2 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.
3 Double-click the icon in the application folder.

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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200)
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)

(DMC-FZ60)
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels 16,100,000 pixels
pixels
Image sensor 1/2.3q MOS sensor, total pixel 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel
number 12,800,000 pixels, number 17,500,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter Primary colour filter
Lens Optical 24k zoom, Optical 24k zoom,
[NANO SURFACE f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
COATING] (35 mm film camera (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to equivalent: 25 mm to
600 mm) 600 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0 Wide: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion (when recording motion
pictures: F2.8 to F11) pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele: F2.8 to F8.0 Tele: F5.2 to F8.0
(when recording motion (when recording motion
pictures: F2.8 to F11) pictures: F5.2 to F11)
Image Stabiliser Optical method

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(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
Focus range
AF 30 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶
AF Macro/ 1 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶
MF/
Intelligent Auto/
Motion Picture
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum Approx. 9 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
Illumination 1/25th of a second)

Shutter speed 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a

second second
Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/Shutter-Priority
AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot
LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
(Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder
(Approx. 1,312,000 dots) (Approx. 202,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%) (field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 (with diopter adjustment j4
to i4 diopter) to i4 diopter)
Flash Built-in pop up flash
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format
Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design JPEG (based on “Design rule
rule for Camera File system”, for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standard, based on “Exif 2.3” standard,
DPOF corresponding)/MPO DPOF corresponding)/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression format
AVCHD DolbyR Digital (2 ch)
MP4 AAC (2 ch)
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(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[MIC/REMOTE] ‰ 2.5 mm jack j
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions Approx. 125.2 mm (W)k Approx. 120.3 mm (W)k
(excluding the projecting parts) 86.6 mm (H)k110.2 mm (D) 80.8 mm (H)k91.9 mm (D)
Mass Approx. 588 g Approx. 493 g
(with card and battery) (with card and battery)
Approx. 537 g Approx. 449 g
(excluding card and battery) (excluding card and battery)
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

Battery Charger:
Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DE-A80A

Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A

(DMC-FZ60) Panasonic DE-A84A

Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: DC 8.4 V, 0.43 A

Battery Pack (lithium-ion):

Information for your safety

(DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DMW-BLC12E

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh

(DMC-FZ60) Panasonic DMW-BMB9E

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/895 mAh

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)

Panasonic Warranty
1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty
Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for
parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or
its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or
it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre
and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.
3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the
opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage,
malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect,
build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm
activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised
alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or
matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:
(a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs
(b) Video or Audio Tapes (f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use
(c) SD cards or USB devices (g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card
(d) User replaceable Batteries (h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s)
etc
5. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products
and will not cover
(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems
(b) Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection
(c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual;
and
(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its
connection to the internet or any other device.
6. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:
• Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use
the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
• Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase
receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest
Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
• Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan
areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:
- Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)
7. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-
installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting
of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of
the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss
occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or
transit.
Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of
Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre
locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use
the Service Centre Locator.
In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the
product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods
and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or
replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a
reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major
failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time
from receiving notice from you.
THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)
SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the
Panasonic Australia website www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600
If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187
1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
PRO-031-F11 Issue: 4.0 01-01-2011

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo
are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.,
used under license therefrom.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered
trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)

Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net

 Panasonic Corporation 2012