The 5x optical zoom also increases its power to the equivalent of 10x with the iA Zoom(Intelligent Auto Zoom) function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the help of Intelligent Resolution technology.
The Z80 features a 3X optical zoom, face detection and an intelligent focusing system that locks in the correct focus, while the Z200 rocks a 4X optical zoom and wide angle lens -- down to 28mm.
Borrowing from Canon's optics expertise, these new models include long-reaching zoom and Canon's Intelligent Image Stabilization technology which analyzes the scene being shot and compensates for camera movement for steady images and video even while panning or walking.