Panasonic DMC-TS4 - Manual (Page 122)

GPS/Sensor
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Applicable modes:
Using the altimeter
You can check the altitude of the current location.
• Displaying range is j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9000 m (30000 feet).
• A depth meter will be displayed instead of the altimeter in [Beach &
Snorkeling] mode.
For details about the depth meter, please read P74 .
A Altitude
B Current altitude
∫ About altitude conversion
The displayed altitude is a relative altitude
¢1 . The altitude is a value calculated by
converting an atmospheric pressure within the unit to an altitude with 0 m (0 feet) (sea
level) u 1013 hPa
¢2 as a reference.
¢1 Altitude can be expressed in two forms — as an altitude above sea level (absolute height
from sea surface) or as a relative altitude (difference in altitude between two locations). This
unit displays a relative altitude estimated by a method which uses the relationship between
the altitude and atmospheric pressure in the ISA [International Standard Atmosphere], as
specified by the ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization].
¢2 “hPa (hectopascal)” is a unit used to represent atmospheric pressure.
¢3 Readings fluctuate with the weather. Adjust frequently with [Adjust]
(P123) in [Altimeter] .
Altitude Atmospheric pressure
Approx. 8 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 9 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 10 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 11 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 12 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
A B