Specifications - SD Card Compatibility.

The following types of cards can be used with this unit. These cards are indicated as card in the text.

SD Card Information
Type of Card	Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard	Fast recording and writing speed Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [Lock] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.) SDHC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)	Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. Applies to models DMC-F3, DMC-F5, DMC-FH2, DMC-FH25, DMC-FH5

You can only use cards with SDHC logo, indicating compliance with the SD standard, if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity
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Only cards bearing the SDXC logo, indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards, may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.
SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
- For models DMC-FH8, DMC-SZ1, DMC-FX700: Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures.
- For models DMC-F3, DMC-F5, DMC-FH1, DMC-FH2, DMC-FH20, DMC-FH25, DMC-FH27, DMC-FH3, DMC-FH5, DMC-FP5, DMC-FP7: Use a card with SD Speed Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures. SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

Note:

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted or when the built-in memory or the card is being formatted. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If the operation stops due to vibration, impact or static electricity, operate this unit again.
The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

DMC-F2, DMC-F3, DMC-F5, DMC-FH1, DMC-FH2, FMC-FH20, DMC-FH22, DMC-FH25, DMC-FH27, DMC-FH3, DMC-FH5, DMC-FH8, DMC-FP1, DMC-FP2, DMC-FP5, DMC-FP7, DMC-FX700, DMC-SZ1