Panasonic presents the Lumix DMC-FZ18, a high-powered optical zoom digital camera packed with cutting-edge technology and loads of useful functions.With its wide-angle 18x optical zoom (28mm) and 8 effective megapixel sensor, the Lumix DMC-FZ18 lets you get even closer to the action for capturing the most finite details of a subject or scene. The optical zoom can be enhanced with an additional zoom, for a zoom coefficient of up to 28.7x in 2 megapixel resolution!Of course, with zoom power like this, any movement of the camera could easily cause your photos to blur. Fortunately, the Lumix DMC-FZ18 is also equipped with a Mega O.I.S. optical stabilising system and a Venus Engine III image processor, not to mention a sensitivity of up to 6400 ISO to guarantee perfect results in any lighting.The high-quality 2.5? screen on the Lumix DMC-FZ18 offers you enhanced visual comfort as you use the camera, while the joystick control and intelligent mode let you access all the functions and settings with no trouble at all. Finally, the included battery has enough capacity to last for 400 photos, so you can click away, worry-free.The powerful Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a welcome addition to Panasonic?s range of bridge cameras!