The DMC-TZ30 incorporates a 20x optical zoom LEICA DC lens from 24 mm ultra wide-angle, featuring Nano Surface Coating technology that minimizes ghosts & flaring. The lens system makes the units overall length short to fit in the compact body despite its versatile zoom range. The 20x optical zoom increases its power to 40x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom. This is an extensive zoom function using digital zoom with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. The 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor boasts high speed signal output & high sensitivity image recording for making many advanced features possible. This enables the camera to record 10 fps in full resolution, & Full HD video. The excellent S/N ratio of MOS sensor & the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine makes both photos & videos shot at any sensitivity level from low to high with outstanding clearness. The DMC-TZ30 is capable of recording full HD 1920 x 1080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) videos in AVCHD Progressive format. Upgrading the full HD recording capability from interlaced to progressive, subjects with fast motion or fine details are reproduced even more clearly. The DMC-TZ30 can also record full HD videos in MP4 format that has high compatibility with computers. Videos come with the high-quality sound system of Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, zoom noise reduction system & auto wind cut function. **20x Optical Zoom** Discover a new level of detail in your images with the LUMIX DMC-TZ30 & its powerful 20x optical zoom. The built-in LEICA DC lens guarantees high-quality images irrespective of how distant your objects are: the cameras Intelligent Zoom allows for up to 40x with a minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. **24mm Ultra Wide Angle LEICA lens** The new LUMIX TZ30 with 24mm Ultra Wide Angle allows you more freedom in image composition & enables you