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How to change the Drive Mode settings - Lumix Cameras

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For model DC-FZ1000M2


Applicable Shooting modes

Selecting a Drive Mode

To change the drive mode, rotate the drive mode dial to your desired mode
Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Time Lapse / Animation Icon Time Lapse / Animation Pictures are recorded with Time lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.


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For model DC-FZ80


Applicable Shooting Modes

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You can switch the operation that is performed when you press the shutter button.


Changing the drive mode settings

  1. Press the ▼ (Burst Timer) button on the control dial.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • To cancel the drive mode: select [Single Shot Mode] or [Burst Timer Mode Off].
    • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera. (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON].)
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Available Drive Modes
Drive Mode Description
[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
[Burst] The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
[4K Photo] When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
[Auto Bracket]* Each time the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with different exposure settings based on the Exposure Compensation range.
[Self Timer] When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
[Post Focus] When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with post focus.
*Cannot be set when using Intelligent Auto Mode.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-G100


Applicable Shooting modes



Selecting a Drive Mode

  1. Press [▼] to open the drive mode menu
  2. Select your desired drive mode from the provided options by pressing [MENU / SET]

Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-G9


Applicable Shooting modes
Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
6K Photo Icon 6K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 6K photo is recorded.
Auto Bracket Icon Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Time Lapse / Animation Icon Time Lapse / Animation Pictures are recorded with Time lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.


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For model DC-G95





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For model DC-GH5





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For model DC-GH5M2



Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
6K Photo Icon 6K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 6K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-GH5S



Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Auto Bracket Icon Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Time Lapse / Animation Icon Time Lapse / Animation Pictures are recorded with Time lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-GH6


You can switch the drive mode to Single, Burst, etc. to match the recording conditions.


Changing the drive mode

To change the drive mode, you will need to rotate the drive mode dial. This dial can be found on the top of your unit. The available modes on your dial are listed as follows:


Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Shot Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held. 6K/4K photo recording is also possible.
High Resolution Mode This merges pictures with a high resolution from multiple recorded images.
Self Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time is elapsed.
Time Lapse / Stop Motion Animation Pictures are recorded with intervals between them. This interval is can be manually set.

You can register functions to Fn buttons:

  • Select [Settings] → [Dial Rotation] → [Fn Button Set] → [Setting in REC mode] → [Drive Mode Setting]


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-GX850


Applicable Shooting Modes



You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.


Shooting with a drive mode selected

  1. Press ▼ [Timed Burst] on the rear directional control buttons.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • To cancel the drive mode, select [Single Shooting Mode] or [Timed Burst Off]
      • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON]).
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Available Drive Modes
Drive Mode Description
[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
[Burst] The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
[4K PHOTO] When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
[Self Timer] When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-GX9


You can switch the operation that is performed when you press the shutter button.


Changing the drive mode settings

  1. Press the ▼ (4K Burst Timer) button on the control dial.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • To cancel the drive mode: select [Single Shot Mode] or [Burst Timer Mode Off].
    • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera. (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON].)
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-LX100M2


Applicable Shooting modes



You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.


  1. Press [Burst Timer] on the camera body.
  2. Press [◄ / ►] to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].

Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Panorama Shooting Icon Panorama Shooting The pictures are recorded in succession while you press the shutter button and move the camera horizontally or vertically, and then the camera combines the pictures into a single panorama picture.

Select [Burst Timer Off] to return [Single] (default setting).


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-S1


Applicable Shooting modes:

You can switch the drive mode to Single, Burst, etc. to match the recording conditions.


Changing the drive mode

To change the drive mode, you will need to rotate the drive mode dial. This dial can be found on the top of your unit. The available modes on your dial are listed as follows:


Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Shot Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held. 6K/4K photo recording is also possible.
Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Self Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time is elapsed.
Time Lapse / Stop Motion Animation Pictures are recorded with intervals between them. This interval is can be manually set.

You can register functions to Fn buttons:

  • Select [Settings] → [Dial Rotation] → [Fn Button Set] → [Setting in REC mode] → [Drive Mode]


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-S1H




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For model DC-S1R




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For model DC-S5




To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-TS7


Applicable Shooting Modes



You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.


  1. Press [▼] to select [Time Burst].
  2. Press [◄] or [►] to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU/SET].
    • To cancel the active drive mode, select [Single Shot Mode] or [Time Burst Off].

Drive Mode Settings
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Burst Shot When the shutter button is s pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Shot Burst Shot Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, Post Focus recording is performed.
Auto Bracket Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Self-Timer 10 Seconds self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-ZS200


Applicable Shooting modes



You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.


  1. Press [Burst Timer] on the camera body.
  2. Press [◄ / ►] to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].

Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
  • Select [Burst Timer Off] to return [Single] (default setting).
  • You nay also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera. (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON].)


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-ZS70





To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DC-ZS80


Applicable Shooting modes



You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.


Shooting with a drive mode selected

  1. Press ▼ [Timed 4K Burst] on the rear directional control buttons.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • To cancel the drive mode, select [Single Shooting Mode] or [Timed Burst Off]
      • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON]).
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.

Available Drive Modes
Drive Mode Description
[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
[Burst] The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
[4K PHOTO] When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
[Self Timer] When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
[Post Focus] When the shutter button is pressed the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-CM1


Applicable Shooting modes



You can change what this unit will do when you press the shutter button.


Press [MENU] → [Rec] → [Drive Mode]


Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
Auto Bracket Icon Auto Bracket Press the shutter button to take 3 pictures continuously in accordance with the exposure compensation range.
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-FZ1000


Applicable Shooting modes



You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.


Changing the drive mode

To change the drive mode, you will need to rotate the drive mode dial. This dial can be found on the top of your unit. The available modes on your dial are listed as follows:


Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Shot Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Self Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time is elapsed.
Time Lapse / Stop Motion Animation Pictures are recorded with intervals between them. This interval is can be manually set.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-FZ2500


Applicable Shooting modes

You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.


Rotate the drive mode dial to your desired drive mode


Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Time Lapse / Animation Icon Time Lapse / Animation Pictures are recorded with Time lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-FZ300


Applicable Shooting Modes

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To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-G7


Applicable Shooting modes




Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Auto Bracket Icon Auto Bracket Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range.
Post Focus Icon Post Focus When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
Time Lapse / Animation Icon Time Lapse / Animation Pictures are recorded with Time lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-G85


You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.


To select a drive mode, rotate the Drive Mode dial to your desired mode.




To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-GF7


Applicable Shooting Modes

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You can switch the operation that is performed when you press the shutter button.


Changing the drive mode settings

  1. Press the ▼ (Burst Timer) button on the control dial.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • Select [Burst Timer Mode Off] and this will switch the setting to [Single Shot Mode]
    • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera. (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON].)
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.



To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-GH4


Applicable Shooting modes





To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-GX85


Applicable Shooting modes



You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.


To select a drive mode

  1. Press the [Burst Timer] button.
  2. Press ◄ / ► to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].

Available Drive Modes
Icon Drive Mode Description
Single Shot Mode Icon Single Shooting When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
Burst Mode Icon Burst Shooting Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo Icon 4K Photo When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
Self-Timer Icon Self-Timer When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-LX10





To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-ZS100


Applicable Shooting Modes

Shooting with a drive mode selected

  1. Press [▼] (Timed Burst) on the rear directional control buttons.
  2. Press [◄ / ►] to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU / SET].
    • To cancel the drive mode, select [Single Shooting Mode] or [Timed Burst Off]
      • You can also cancel the self-timer by turning off the camera (When [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON]).
      • When you press [▲], you can change the settings of each drive mode. Note that you cannot change the settings of [Single].
  3. Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Available Drive Modes
Drive Mode Description
[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.
[Burst] The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
[4K PHOTO] When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
[Auto Bracket] When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded with different exposure settings based on the Exposure Compensation range.
  • Cannot be set when using Intelligent Auto Mode.
[Self Timer] When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.
[Post Focus] When the shutter button is pressed the pictures are recorded with [Post Focus].


To view more Drive Mode Settings information for this model, please click here to view the Operating Manual

For model DMC-ZS40


Please view the video below for information on the Drive Modes for this model



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For model DMC-ZS60





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