Then it's optical zoom vs digital zoom. But what are they and which is best to use? When it comes to smartphone photography, zoom is something you really want to use carefully, as it can seriously ...

All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom ...

Featuring Panasonic's pioneering Super Dynamic III technology, the WV-CW960 integrates weatherproof housing, a 360-degree high-speed pan and tilt base and a 30x optical zoom ... of the camera ensures ...

Now the company has announced a Jan. 16 event that hints at a smartphone camera with 10x optical zoom. SEE ALSO: Smartphone addiction affects teens and parents alike The news comes via Chinese ...

For long-range capture, it offers a 50-megapixel periscope camera with 3x optical zoom output and relies on an in-house “Super Blue Glass” element to reduce ghosting and glare artifacts.

The Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 is a 30x optical zoom camera that's capable of taking some good shots, but not in every situation. With the same versatile lens, small sensor and decent screen as its long-in ...