Have this camera for a few weeks, and am very pleasantly surprised. Some m_similarReviewsTitle give the camera back not so good, but that's probably the habits User owed. Who as a photographer has professional claims, which must also define a corresponding camera. My 5 star I forgive, because I have a versatile camera for a reasonable price sought, which in addition Top is equipped, and fits in your pocket. Had a Panasonic FZ 38, but I wanted more and more often no longer take due to the case size. At the art: The camera is very comfortable to hold, control keys are clearly arranged and respond very well. The camera acts not overloaded with buttons and knobs. The display has a great resolution, the size of 7.6 cm is ok. The the display function is to be used as a touch of taste, but works perfectly. The wide angle is great, the superzoom (600) is huge for this class, but requires a steady hand and a good amount of experience, how do you get the photos still sharp. The camera (the processor) in any case, it may and very surprised but. The processor makes slight crackle when trying to focus, but is not critical. Trotdem should the Lord's designers make improvements here. The various preset, selectable modes (Night Scene, Sport, Fireworks, etc.) Are all in all sufficient to simply and quickly be selected. By 16 Mp resolution, full HD resolution in video mode, the camera is future-proof features. The sequential shots, or Panaromabilder to shoot just thrilled. The flash is a little weak on the chest normal, but for the price range. Exemplary is the opportunity to make during movie recording (with zoom function) still photos. High-resolution videos are really great, the sound is noise, which replaced almost entirely a separate video camera. The thread for a tripod is mounted centrally on the camera base, very good for small pocket tripod, the other cameras make it almost impossible due to the weight distribution and the offset position a threaded use. All in all a compact, high-quality digital camera for ambitious photographers, the camera for all Occasions examined. Versatile, beautifully finished, snapshot Ready, with future-proof components, and above all always on the man / woman. More camera features or other gimmicks Nobody needs with normal photo needs that would make the camera just cluttered and not user-friendly These were the most important parameters in favor of the Olympus SZ 31 MR she had in silver, simply works well for me. For the price a strong buy recommendation