The Panasonic ZS1 is a powerful and versatile compact camera which combines 10.1 megapixels of resolutions with a 2.7" Intelligent LCD and a 12x Optical Zoom. The camera is packed with special features including Panasonic's standard Intelligent Auto mode, 26 different scene modes and the new Panorama Assist mode that allows users to shoot a number of consecutive images (vertically or horizontally) and overlap them into a seamless image.

• 10.1 Megapixels - 10.1 Megapixels of resolution provide plenty of detail and plenty of room for cropping and enlargements.
• 2.7" LCD - The intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle, enhancing visibility during recording and playback by automatic brightness control according to the environment's lighting conditions.
• 12x Optical Zoom - This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots.
• iA Mode - The camera automatically sets the optimal mode for the shooting situation, and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems.
• Scene Modes - There are 26 scene modes for still image and 17 for motion image (Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self portrait, Scenery, Low light, Food, Party, Candle light, Sunset, High sensitivity, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pin hole, Film grain and Underwater).
• Venus Engine HD - The new Venus Engine HD boasts two CPUs to provide approximately 2.4 times processing capability and support for Face Recognition, AVCHD Lite and HDMI output.
• Macro Zoom - Pull subjects even closer to capture dramatic close-up shots by using the 3x digital zoom in the wide-angle.
• Panorama Assist - This new scene mode allows users to shoot a number of consistent photos, either vertically or horizontally, by aligning them according to a guide that overlaps the screen. Then using those photos and the bundled PanoramaMaker software, users can create dramatic panoramic images.