The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 Digital Camera incorporates a powerful 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 32 - 160mm on a 35mm film camera) and an 8.1 megapixel resolution for superb image detail and the ability to zoom into the most intimate details of your subject - all in a compact and ergonomically designed camera body that you will find to be a pleasure to carry with you at all times.