As I mentioned in my preview CES coverage for cameras, manufacturers of point-and-shoots continue to expand zoom ranges in compact cameras and develop sturdier, more rugged models. Today, Panasonic announced four such cameras.

Two ZS-series models—the 14-megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS20, $350, and, the 12-megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15, $280—come with very long zooms (20x and 16x, respectively). But the footprints of those cameras’ bodies aren’t much bigger than those of most subcompacts. The ZS20, in particular, has an extremely long lens for such a compact model.

These models come with a wide assortment of features, from high-dynamic range (HDR), for expanding details in highlight and shadow areas, to the very practical: You can charge them with a USB cord connected to a computer. The ZS20 also has a large 3-inch touch screen with tap-to-focus and tap-to-shoot features.

The 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4.

The two TS-series models are Panasonic’s newest rugged cameras: The 12-megapixel Lumix DMC-TS4, $400, has a 4.6x zoom and is supposed to be waterproof to a depth of 40 feet and shockproof to withstand a 6.6-foot drop. The 16-megapixel Lumix DMC-TS20, $180, has a 4x zoom; the company claims it is waterproof to a depth of 16 feet and can withstand a 5-foot drop.

In addition, two of the new models, the ZS20 and TS4, have GPS capability for geotagging photos. Both also include enhanced mapping functionality: You can place geographic data onto the cameras (via the bundled DVD), which gives you worldwide maps of major regions. For example, you can copy the map data of a designated city to a memory card (SDXC, SDHC, or SD) and see geographic information about locations and landmarks on the camera’s display. (Panasonic says there are more than one million landmarks and 82 countries/regions covered in the bundled DVD map.)

Three of the four new models also have very wide-angle lenses: The two ZS-series cameras have 24mm lenses, and the TS20 has a 25mm lens, which are useful for landscapes and group shots. And all models include a Panorama Shot setting that lets you shoot a 360-degree horizontal or vertical panoramic image by taking consecutive shots that are stitched together in-camera.

All models will be available in March, except for the DMC-TS20, which will be in stores in late February.