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 ] → [ Camera Icon 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 ].
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.