Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 shows "SYSTEM ERROR

Can you tell exactly what is on the screen please. The system error focus is not supposed to be an real error that is displayed on your camera.
"System error" is possible. But if switching of and a few moments later switching on does not change the error on the dis[lay, you should contact a Panasonic certified repair centre.

See http://www.fixya.com/support/r13011856-lens_error

Panasonic DMC TZ25 compact camera - System Error (Focus)
- Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera (suggested by Andrea Lock, above). I actually had to try this several times as camera was refusing to reset properly, but after a few goes, lens retracted and camera began to work again. Thanks Andrea.

This is a lens mechanism fault. USe can of air and spray on surrounding the lens For cleaning the dust. and then try.

Do you really need a driver?


The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.


Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

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Hi could you post the sample picture? I am certain that it is circuit fail or white balance selection. Thanks and best regard!

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/Drivers-Downloads/model.DMC-FH20A.DS#ts

I have this exact problem. I note, your issue is happening at the same time. Weird.

Tried a variety of other "fixes" but none seemed to solve this issue. Thoughts?
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HI there the camera lens guide pin is damages and thats why not zoom the image properly . You got the system error message. So you need to replaced or repair the lens guide pin. Thanks.