49VQT1U44Basic[REC] mode:Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to recordlandscapes in wide angle.To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. (P13)To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. (P13)To enlarge further, set the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON], or set the[DIGITAL ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] for further enlargement.When the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (max. 2 times) is used, set the aspect ratio (X/Y/W) tonumbers of recordable pixels other than [L].∫ Types of zooms¢1 This is the equivalent value for a 35 mm film camera.¢2 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.∫ Extra optical zoom mechanismExample: When it is set to [ ] (equal to 3.1 million pixels), it will take the picture usingthe 3.1 million pixels in the centre out of the 12 million pixels of the imaging device,resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.Note• The extra optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.• The digital zoom cannot be set in the advanced scene mode and scene mode.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P69) for taking pictures.• The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom.Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using theDigital ZoomFeature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoomFocus range/MaximummagnificationWhen 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G1K is used14 mm to 45 mm(28 mm to90 mm)¢12k ¢2(55 mm to 178 mm)¢112.8k [including optical zoom3.2k]25.4k [including extra opticalzoom 2k]Picturequality No deterioration No deteriorationThe higher the magnificationlevel, the greater thedeterioration.Conditions NoneSet the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] in[REC] mode menu (P103) to[ON], and then selectnumber of recordable pixelswith [ ] (P99)[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P103) onthe [REC] mode menu is set to[2k] or [4k].