Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: More than Point-&-Shoot

If you want zoom power, this is one of your choice. It has 10x optical zoom. You can do much more than a regular 3x "palm" size point and shoot. Although the size is a little bigger, it is worth it. You can even use it as a video camcorder with its zoom power. Quality is super, it has sound too. Not bad. Color is pretty accurate. Long power life, quick flash recharge. You can take multiple shoot with one button. Very easy to use.There are few things I don't like. There is no time stamp function. It may not bother you, but I like that feature. It may be there, but I can't find it. There is no viewfinder. You probably don't need it coz its 2.5 in LCD is big enough for you to see what you need. Lens cap is not auto. It is not big deal here as the lens are big for the zoom power.I just took it to a 8 days cruise and I had 3 GB of pictures and videos! Yes, this Panasonic do all jobs.