A compact digital camera with advanced specifications equipped with the world’s first optical 10x zoom lens employing a “refracting collapsible lens” principle, optical image stabilization and a 2.5 inch liquid crystal display which have made high definition telescopic photography easy. The use of a large grip on a compact body and a mode dial have allowed for a combination of gripability, usability and photographability. In addition, the use of a round design has made this camera easy to carry, easy to use and easy to shoot.