Model DMC-FX5 features a 1 /2.5" CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels. The camera's Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens system comprises 7 elements in six groups, including three aspherical lenses, and is comparable to a 35 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. This small, lightweight lens achieves the fine rendering and vivid color reproduction for which Leica DC lenses are renowned.Enhanced features include guidelines to help identify horizontal and vertical reference, and a real-time histogram, which indicates the exposure status.This model also features 9 thumbnail image display; 3x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom; QuickTimea motion image recording with audio; MEGA BURST recording for lightning-fast consecutive shots; Optical Image Stabilizer to help prevent jitter 3/4 especially convenient for handheld telephoto shots, and many more features.