The 10.1 effective camera pixels of the Panasonic DMC-ZS1 are perfect for creating high quality pictures. The lens is one of the Leica DC with an optical zoom of 12x with extra zooming optics.
The high resolution photos in JPEG and videos in Quicktime format can be saved in either the 40 MB built-in memory or the SDHC and MMC memory cards which the camera can handle up to a capacity of 2 GB. This compact digital camera can fit into any pocket considering its 4.1 inches width, its height of 2.4 inches, and weight of 7.3 ounce just enough to carry along on beach getaways.
Features include the reduction of red eye, face recognition, and different settings for the shooting mode like aerial mode, sports scene, baby2, baby1, beach, candle, pet, snow, food, and underwater configuration.
Moreover, the view finder 2.7 inches LCD display is perfect for reviewing those almost perfect shots before uploading them to your PC via USB.