Very positive is Me Lumix optical zoom, this was also one of the crucial points for the purchase. Facilities can be read up plenty of them. It is worth mentioning are the 7 million pixels, but I have set 5 million pixels, which is also easy enough, by itself, it increases optical zoom also to 7.2 - at 3 million pixels, it would be even 9 times optical zoom !!! So far I have not seen a camera in the format with this equipment. However, one must at this zoom have a very steady hand, or use a tripod.
The closing and tripping times are compared to my old camera a difference between day and night. Operated the camera with two AA batteries, which I found very convenient. According to dealer information are thus 250 photos no problem, for that I can say nothing. However, I have two days working intensively with the camera and the battery icon still indicates full power.
A small downside there is the lack of viewfinder, and give the lean accessories. It is neither a bag nor mitgelierert an SD card, also just normal batteries or rechargeable batteries. Secondly, for the price / performance ratio is very good!
To look is to say that the camera is very compact, have decided on the black version, since I found this simply chic. The camera is also fairly easily, so that they also can take with you anywhere, natuer light there are smaller copies - but not with this equipment.
To the menu: there is a dial for all the essentials, everything else can be found on the menu. Have found myself with the camera quickly master, without reading the manual from cover to cover.
CONCLUSION: Those looking for a handy camera with 6 times the optical zoom, and a high resolution is the right place. I would buy the camera again!