The 7.2 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 is equipped with a bright 3x optical zoom (equivalent to a 35mm-105mm zoom on a 35mm camera) lens that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. It extends the 3x optical zoom ratio to 4.5x (35mm equivalent: 157mm) at resolutions of 3 megapixels or less, by using the central part of the CCD.