Was now a long time in search of a successor camera my Lumix DMC TZ5.Nach long explore all reviews I came across this camera, though I habe.Aber flirted with a DSLR, the partially high prices for good lenses and the constant change ( after a few days, extensive tests with the equipment of a DSLR camera of my nephew), I have as an amateur photographer but then decided for a model that has everything in one. A superzoom camera just .... Now after about 500 pictures I must say that I am extremely happy with this camera. Very good handling, lots and lots of manual controls of all kinds, superzoom with a strong image stabilization, artistic motifs (Miniature Effect, etc) or simply pictures in iA mode promises a lot of fun. Who then deals with the manual controls (requires some practice, since we do not all professionals are yes) can rauskitzeln one or the other niceties of the pictures still ;-) Another advantage is the unfolding and swiveling display. So you have to ground-level shots no longer rumwälzen on the floor). Movies in Full HD mode is also a good addition (wer`s needs). Slide for flash or microphone is enenfalls available. But over equipment and data has been so now written enough, should be so or even any deal before buying. That's why I bore you no longer included) Conclusion: There are certainly one or the other what might be (as in any other camera also) improve or change, but in Endefekt everyone must decide which camera you want to buy for which purposes for yourself personally, or how much money you want to spend. There are certainly other good cameras from other manufacturers. Personally, I would but me they definitely buy again. Greeting ......