The 6.0 megapixel DMC-FX10 features a bright f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom. The high quality Leica DC lens carries on the proud tradition of its famous Leica br&, the German camera maker renowned for lenses that combine superb performance with compact size. Comprising seven elements in six groups, including three lenses with three aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit matches Leicas stringent standards & delivers an exceptional optical performance. The zoom ratio can be extended up to 4.1x in 3 megapixel resolution mode with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom. By using the central part of the CCD, this powerful zooming function means that you can easily capture & magnify distant subjects. Jitter from handshake is far & away the biggest single cause of blurry shots. Lumix cameras help solve this problems with an advanced optical image stabilizing system Panasonics ingenious MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). This system uses built-in gyrosensors to detect even tiny camera movement & then shifts a lens in the opposite direction to compensate, giving you sharp, clear images without deterioration. While h&-shake is the single biggest cause of blurry images, it is not the only one. Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject moves as the shot is being taken, particularly common when taking pictures of sports or young children for example. In these conditions Intelligent ISO Control comes into its own. This system actually detects whether the subject is moving &, as necessary raises the ISO setting & shutter speed according to how fast the subject is moving & the light conditions. This happens automatically, so you can effortlessly shoot without the need to adjust the settings every time the conditions change.