How to adjust the Picture Quality settings on a LUMIX camera.

Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.

1. Press [MENU] → [REC] → [Photo Style]
2. Press ◄/► to select the type of Photo Style.
3. Press ▲/▼ to select the items, and then press ◄/► to adjust.
   • Press [DISP.] to register the current settings to [CUSTOM]
4. Press [MENU/SET].

*screenshots may vary

Picture Quality Settings

Photo Style	Adjustment Value	Description
Contrast	[+]	Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture
	[-]	Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture
Sharpness	[+]	The picture is sharply defined
	[-]	The picture is softly focused
Noise Reduction	[+]	The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
	[-]	The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
Saturation	[+]	The colors in the picture become vivid.
	[-]	The colors in the picture become natural.
Color Tone	[+]	Adds a blue-ish tone
	[-]	Adds a yellow-ish tone
Filter Effect	Yellow	Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Weak). The blue sky can be recorded clearly.
	Orange	Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Medium). The blue sky can be recorded in a darker blue.
	Red	Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Strong). The blue sky can be recorded in a much darker blue.
	Green	The skin and lips of people appear in natural tones. Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
	Off	There will be no filter effect applied.

 

Note

• [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome] or (DC-ZS200, DMC-GX85 & DC-GX850)[L. Monochrome is selected. In other cases, [Saturation] will be displayed.
• [Filter Effect] is displayed only when [Monochrome] or (DC-ZS200, DMC-GX85 & DC-GX850)[L. Monochrome] is selected.