Packing a 14.1-megapixel resolution, a CMOS sensor, 5 times optical zoom & HD video recording capability, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS3 Compact Digital Camera offers versatile photography in an ultra slim form. Detailed photos With its 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, the Panasonic compact camera produces high-speed, high-quality image processing for pin-sharp, clear & eye-catching results with minimum noise, even in images shot in low light. Add in the Venus Engine processor & this camera has the performance you need, with quick start-up & Light Speed autofocus for rapid burst shooting & Full-HD recording. Lumix lens Packing a 24 mm wide-angle lens, youll be able to achieve a broader variety of compositional possibilities with the XS3. It offers Approx. 213% larger viewing space in comparison to a 3.5cm camera, capturing more subjects within a limited focal distance. With 5 x optical zoom, youll be able to hone in on far-away subjects, & Intelligent Zoom can be used to extend magnification to 8 x with minimal image quality decline. Creative compositions Get to know the Creative Panorama function, which features 11 filters that allow you to apply effects & create unique horizontal or vertical panoramic photos from consecutive shots. The Lumix DMCXS3 also offers the popular Creative Control / Creative Retouch feature, with 13 filter effects for incredible artistic fun. Creative Control means that you can shoot with a filter effect while pre-checking the results, & with Creative Retouch you can apply a filter onto the image in-camera, even after shooting. Intelligent functionality Making your every photographic endeavour easy & far more accurate, an i A mode has been incorporated into the Panasonic Lumix. Enjoy supremely easy operation & fewer dud images with this great function. With OIS incorporated into the i A mode, the camera is a dab hand at suppressing hand shake. As well as this digital correction facility, it also corrects for jolting of the light axis by shifting the OIS lens unit to counterbalance it, preventing digital & other image deterioration. On top of these standout features, the camera also gives you Mega OIS, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure & Face Detection to achieve the best result in a variety of circumstances.HD movie shooting The Panasonic DMC-XS3 offers you the facility to record flawless Full HD video, saving files in the easily accessible, easily transferrable Quick Time Motion JPEG format. Capture amazing HD video with the touch of a dedicated video button on top of the camera, especially convenient for those who want to alternate between photo & video modes instantly. Compact & convenient Eye-catching with its slender design & aluminium body, this compact camera from Panasonic manages to pack the advanced optics & technology to deliver versatile, high-quality photography at every shot. Using an ultra-small micro SD/SDHC card, the camera records photo & video data discreetly & effectively. Memory cards It is important to have the right memory card for your camera. The memory card will determine how fast an image is saved & how fast an image is uploaded. If youre shooting high definition videos along with high resolution images then its best to invest in a high performance memory card. A high performance memory card will get the best out of your photography, ensuring the best continuous shooting speed & high quality data capture. Whats more, we range a variety of camera cases that will protect & help keep your gear organised on photography journeys. With sleek style, absolute portability & outstanding image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS3 Compact Digital Camera is perfect for everyday moments.