The new 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, successor to the popular DMC-FZ30, features a powerful f2.8 Leica DC lens with 12x optical zoom. The lens focal length is equivalent to 35-420mm on a 35mm film camera and is enhanced by Mega O.I.S., Panasonic's exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer system.The DMC-FZ50 boasts a 8-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI, making it possible to record a image at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. Furthermore, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 8-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording.Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch free-angle LCD displayIntelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low ligh
