Photographic versatility and enjoyment are brought to life with the PENTAX XG-1. Delivering both the flexibility and premium build quality of a DSLR with the convenience of a compact camera, the XG-1 incorporates a powerful 52-times zoom lens in its compact, portable body. Coupling a high-performance, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with high-grade smc PENTAX lens elements, the XG-1 captures dynamic, high-quality images, from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto ranges. With approximately 16.0 effective megapixels, and a large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch LCD monitor, the XG-1 is ideal for a variety of shooting situations including fast-action sports, pets and family portraits.