Panasonic DMC-ZS8 14.1MP Digital Camera - Black 

24mm Ultra Wide-angle 16x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens
The compact, versatile lens system is the hallmark of LUMIX ZS series, and now this lens system is totally redeveloped for the DMC-ZS8 in both optical and mechanical design. The new high-quality Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens system is even more versatile with 24mm ultra wide-angle to powerful 16x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-384mm). Comprising 12 elements in 10 groups, including an ED lens and three aspherical lenses with six aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit suppresses chromatic aberration which tends to occur in telephoto shooting effectively. It also boasts a short total length of lens unit despite its higher versatility with longer zoom range, which is made possible by a development of new mechanism for a structure of lens barrel. The lens system is also compatible with high shutter speed of min. 1/4,000 sec.

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
When you don't know which mode will give you the best shooting results, or when a sudden photo opportunity pops up and you don't have time to make any settings, simply choose the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode and let the camera do it all for you. You just choose the iA Mode, aim at your subject and shoot. Seven detection and correction functions are simultaneously activated to optimize the settings, so you get stunning photos every time. In addition, the Intelligent Resolution technology is always activated in the iA Mode, which results in the clearer and higher image quality in every photo with extended zoom range equivalent to 20x by the Intelligent Zoom.

HD Movie Recording / Zoom in Motion Picture
The DMC-ZS8 can record motion images in high-definition (1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The powerful 16x optical zoom is available in movie recording, and is designed to suppress noise while zooming. It is ideal for capturing dynamic video clips of sports action or animals in nature.