The Pansonic LUMIX FZ40 is a hybrid between point-and-shoot and DSLRs cameras.

It is crafted specially for those photography buffs who want more than point-and-shoot cameras and less than DSLRs.  It is a high-definition super-zoom camera with many creative options.

The USP of this camera will be the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. This is an ultra-wide angle 25mm lens capable of 24x telephoto zoom making it an ideal set up for sports, nature and panoramic photography. The latest camera, along with 14.1-mp resolution and Intelligent Resolution technology, results in optimal signal processing. In addition, the brand new camera also has one of the industry’s best in class Auto Focus, known as the SONIX SPEED Auto Focus.

The FZ40 also comes with a very high-speed start-up that makes it quick while performing. The latest Jog-dial in the camera allows users to quickly change settings such as Shutter Speed and Aperture. The camera through the Intelligent Auto (iA) technology also makes automatic selection of the most-preferable Scene mode. This is Panasonic’s own technology, which is also featured with a facial recognition algorithm that remembers previously shot faces.

The attribute of Image Stabilization in the camera is provided by POWER Optical Image Stabilizer that’s double in Repression power as compared to the prior Image Stabilization system, called the MEGA OIS. This image stabilization system helps eliminate blurs and shakes while shooting photos or making videos.

The camera is also capble of recording 720p HD videos in AVCHD Lite format, which gives double the recording time for HD quality as compared to the conventional Motion JPEG format. In order to shoot videos, users can access the separately dedicated button located on the camera’s top.

All these buttons make it easier to switch between still photo mode and video mode. This seamless integration of video and still photo modes make a difference to people who are amateurs, but are also in need of easily accessible functionalities.

The suggested retail price for the point and shoot LUMIX DMC FZ40 is $399.95 that might look a little high, but in view of its impressive and striking functionalities, it may be most likely worth it.