MEGA O.I.S (optical image stabilization) with two settings
RAW and JPEG file formats
Scene mode with 16 presets
Custom exposure mode for saving user settings
Function button for quick access to commonly-used settings
Adjustable ISO settings of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, and 3,200 (ISO 3200 only available in High Sensitivity scene mode)
Intelligent ISO Control (I. ISO) mode which automatically selects shutter speed and ISO based on conditions
1, 3, or 9-point autofocus area with AF assist lamp and Continuous AF mode
Manual zoom control ring
"Fly-by-wire" manual focus ring
Focus/AE Lock button
Autofocus Macro (close-up) setting allows focusing up to five centimeters
Three Continuous Shooting modes, plus Auto Exposure Bracketing mode
Two- or 10-second Self-Timer for delayed shutter release
Selectable aspect ratio for still images -- 4:3, 3:2, or 16:9
30fps, VGA (640x480) Movie mode with sound and two aspect ratios (4:3 or 16:9)
Adjustable white balance control with eight settings, including two custom modes and an adjustment tool
Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, or Spot metering modes
Color effects including cool, warm, B&W, or sepia
Adjustable image contrast, sharpening, saturation, and noise reduction
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge compatibility
USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included)
A/V cable for connection to a television set


In the Box
The retail package contains the following items:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 camera
Neck strap and lens cap
Lens hood
Panasonic Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger
32MB SD memory card
USB cable
Audio/Video cable
CD Rom with software
Instruction manuals and registration information