Panasonic Lumix DMC SZ1 Digital Camera in Silver

With its slimline looks, Panasonic have managed to achieve a feat of compact design, giving the SZ1 a 10x zoom lens. In addition there is a 16 megapixel CCD sensor, optical image stabilisation and HD movies.Leica 10x Optical ZoomThe lens included in this model is from Leica, one of the undisputed leaders of optical design. Its equivalent focal length range of 25 250mm includes the 25mm extra wide angle perspective for great versatility. For those needing even more zoom range there is an extended range of 20x using the Intelligent Zoom mode. This employs Intelligent Resolution Technology which analyses different picture areas for textures, gradation and edge properties. The upshot of this is that using Intelligent Zoom at 20x you will still get amazingly sharp image quality.16.1 Megapixel CCDThe image sensor within the SZ1 records in stunning detail, allowing for sizeable enlargements and also HD movies to be recorded with ease.HD MoviesThis camera will record 720p HD Movies in PC friendly MP4 format, and you can also operate the full optical zoom range. For easy access at any time there is a dedicated movie record button.Optical Image StabiliserThe MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabiliser uses 4000 image samples per second and with the super fast Venus Engine processor it controls tiny movements in the correction lens to counteract camera shake extremely effectively.Additional FeaturesSonic Speed AF fast autofocusMiniature Effect with 10x speed on movie playback for extra effectAuto PanoramaAuto Retouch