I've got one of the above and the latest load of pictures I took were nowhere near as sharp as normal and not as good with motion shots, not sure if I've altered the settings.
I am not familiar with this camera model � however most digital cameras will allow you to achieve the effect you have by setting the camera in close-up mode (I have done this).
You will also be able to download a .pdf Manual for this very good camera. (Link below)I have the FZ30 8mp.....Had it a couple of years almost and still don't fully know my way around-probably because I only really use shutter priority or manual. Have recently tried using the auto-bracket function which I need to create HDR images.....