Basic
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 Types of zooms
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –]
 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum 
magnification
8 16.9
Picture 
quality
No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None
[PICTURE SIZE] with   (P95) is 
selected.
Screen 
display
 [ ] is displayed.
Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification
10 (including Optical Zoom 8)
21.1 (including Extended Optical 
Zoom 16.9)
32 (including Optical Zoom 8)
67.5 (including Extended Optical 
Zoom 16.9)
40 (including Optical Zoom and 
[i.ZOOM] 10)
84.4 (including Extended Optical 
Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 21.1)
Picture 
quality
No no iceable deterioration
The higher the magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions
[I.RESOLUTION] (P107) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P107) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [ON].
Screen 
display
 [ ] is displayed.  The Digital Zoom range is 
displayed.
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W