Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 14.1 MP

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 is a feature-packed, hybrid digital camera, combining a powerful 24x optical zoom and creative manual operations to offer photographers of all levels the opportunity to take crisp, artistic photos and High Definition (HD) videos. This 14.1-megapixel model features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and a new image processing system which achieves high picture quality for both still images and videos.

For everyone who has been paralyzed by the decision between a high-quality camera and an HD camcorder, a solution has finally been brought forward. Combining a 1280x720 60p AVCHD lite camcorder in the body of a 14.1-megapixel digital camera with a large 3.0" LCD screen, the Panasonic DMC-FZ40K gives you the ability to shoot great video and beautifully detailed pictures.
A 24x optical zoom makes sure that you dont have to worry that youre too far away, and the intelligent auto shooting mode for both still pictures and movies makes using the camera a breeze. This incredibly efficient camera allows you take up to 580 pictures on a single charge of its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, giving you more time shooting so you don't miss a second!