Can the battery be charged without removing it from the camera, via usb with an external power source?
56803
No, the battery has to be removed and be charged on an external charger. That's the biggest disadvantage for a water proof camera; at least on this model (AW100).
56804
Hi, to charge the battery has to be removed it. The usb is only to import images.
233331
Yes, with this charger, you have to take the battery out of the camera to charge it.
502587
It can only be charged from the usb port and of course no need to remove the battery.
600745
Yes, it comes with a battery and an external charger. You need to remove the battery to charge it. I prefer this over charging from the camera itself, because you can buy a backup battery and charge it while still using your camera.
742179
That is the only way to charge the battery. They supply a USB with a special end for their camera AND a USB wall plug.
507164
I do not think so. When I bought this years ago it only came with the two rechargeable batteries, and they can only be charged by being removed from the camera.
1448247
The USB will also charge a battery in the camera. An external charger not required.
1821552
No... There is external charger... It can only be charged through USB/data cable provided with camera...
1904049
The camera comes with a charger that plugs directly into the camera so there is no need to remove the battery to charge it. The camera can also be charged by plugging it into a USB port on your computer. I also baught a extra battery for when I was traveling just in case.
1762379
I've never done it that way. I have a couple of chargers and I always remove the battery, charge it, and put it back into the camera. I have several batteries and a couple different Lumix bodies. I don't even know how to charge the battery inside the camera!
932096
yes. and nice because you can charge the battery in the camera. the charger is very small and you plug it directly into the camera, no need to take the battery out as I did with my previous camera; however the battery is removable in case you want to buy a spare, but I don't think you'd need it - battery lasts a long time
1792863
Yes, it can be charged through a hookup with the USB port. The cord is included in the package with the camera. It also comes with an adapter that can be attached to the USB cord for charging the camera from a regular electrical socket.
1254707
I have typically charged my battery outside of the camera. It comes with a charger as well. I have also forgotten to unplug the camera after transferring pictures and found the batter to be fully charged while connected. I believe it works both ways.
1419453
I am by no means an expert on this camera. However, to the best of my knowledge I don't believe the battery will charge using the USB connection. I think it needs to be removed and placed in the wall charger. After reading the question I plugged my camera in to my MacBook using the USB cable ... and there was no indication that the battery was charging. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
672748
The battery has to be charged in an external charger. You can't even charge it in the camera, even if you connect the camera to the optional AC adapter
341134
Battery is charged inside the camera. Battery cannot be charged out side of the camera.
1144331
No, it can only be charged outside the camera with a separate charge. I utilize an additional battery to be prepared to utilize camera at all times.