At least 40x Zoom

The Panasonic SDR-H85K is a compact camcorder with a 33mm wide-angle, 78x ultra zoom and more! The Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the 33mm wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 78x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an... Less

A Compact Camcorder with a Host of Features. The 33mm Wide-Angle and 78x Ultra Zoom Gives You a Whole New Look at Daily Life.iA (Intelligent Auto) This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. The iA lets you forget about bothersome settings and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images. The functions included in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them. Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close.33 mm Wide Angle and Advanced O.I.S. The 33mm wide-angle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room. It fits your subjects in... Less

Longer recording time with a high-capacity, compact HDD/micro SD camcorder. 120GB HDD allows up to 50 hr. of Full HD video recording, while 40x optical zoom gets you closer to the action. Also features One Touch Upload for easy YouTube video sharing.