Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera, 8.1 MP, 18x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilization & 2.5" Polycrystalline TFT LCD, Silver Finish

The DMC-FZ18 features a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 18x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-504mm) in a compact body. The 18x optical zoom ratio can be extended up to 28.7x (35mm equivalent: 803.6mm) at resolutions of 3-megapixel or less. The bright, large-diameter lens with f/2.8 to 4.2 apertures has minimal distortion and captures images with corner-to-corner clarity. In iA mode, the four detection functions - MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector - and Quick AF work simultaneously. This lets you take beautiful pictures by simply pressing the shutter button. It provides high image quality, high speed response, and low energy consumption. The Venus Engine III is able to achieve a longer battery life of approx.

The joystick enables flexible and easy adjustment of the exposure, aperture and shutter speed. The Advanced Scene Mode lets the user control shooting results to get exactly the results the user wants. The DMC-FZ18's high-resolution 2.5" LCD incorporates the Intelligent LCD function. Under bright sunlight, this function increases the backlight brightness. In dark places, it makes the subject brighter and easier to see. By simply inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card into an HDTV equipped with an SD slot, the user can enjoy viewing pictures of family and friends, and images of memorable moments with High Definition 1920 x 1080 pixels. It turns the living room into a photo gallery, and gathers around everyone to share the excitement.