Double-lock Waterproofing Construction - features a new double-lock mechanism for added security to the battery door and is coupled with the use of double-sealing to further strengthen waterproofing for even greater reliability.

Dual Image Stabilisation – optical CCD shift image stabiliser plus high ISO (3200) work together to counteract blurred images due to shaky hands, subject movement, or when shooting in low-light conditions. Also important at full zoom where a small movement of the hand can cause a lot of movement at the other end.

5x Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle Lens – Lens with 5x optical zoom means you can zoom in close to distant objects; or at 28mm wide angle you can fit in the frame: sweeping landscapes, groups, tight interior shots, architectural shots for instance.

Face Detection - focuses on faces (up to 16) rather than other picture elements that might be in the foreground or background.

Shadow Adjustment Technology - brightens shadowy areas in a composition without overexposing the brighter areas.

Intelligent Auto - Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting – portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport – and adjusts the settings for optimal results.

AF Tracking - Keeps focus locked on a moving subject – good for sports, wildlife, kids, pets etc.

Supplied [ib] Software + 2GB Internal Memory - allows you to organize your images by event, location or person, letting you easily find images that you are looking for without losing them in a pile of other images. Use your camera as a portable photo album.

In-built Panorama – easily create stunning panoramic images.

Magic Filter Effects - Get creative with your photography – select one of the magic filters to add expression to your photos. Choose from Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye or Drawing effects.

Beauty Mode - Takes beautiful portraits by softening shadows and smoothing wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face. Edits can also be made inside the camera after taking the picture.
Super Macro - take stunning close-ups as near as 3cm away from subject

Macro LED -  for better lit underwater macro shots

Manometer – Calculates underwater depth levels in-camera.

Tap Control - you can use the camera while wearing thick gloves by tapping the sides and screen

Dedicated Underwater Scene Modes – select camera settings best suited to underwater photography.

In-Camera Manual – helps you to use the camera without having to carry around the manual.

Perfect Shot Preview - function for compensating exposure and white balance by comparing before and after images on the LCD screen.

HDMI Output Control - for operations including image selection and frame-by-frame advancement using the remote controller of an HDTV*/**

* When the HDMI control setting menu is set to ON. Restricted to devices compliant with HDMI 1.3a or later.

** requires “type D” micro-HDMI cable CB-HD1 (sold separately)