Gotta love the wide screen!

I just bought this camera, and I am very impressed. The power switch keeps it from turning on in your pocket and the easy-to-use buttons make it simple and uncomplicated. The movie mode is convienient and very fun to use. The optical zoom maintains perfect clearity, and the additional digital zoom helps bring those far away objects a good bit closer. The protected screen was a much needed plus over the traditional LCD screens. The extra wide screen is really cool and makes group pictures a bit easier to capture. It has settings for fireworks, starry nights, and even pitch black. pictures taken in complete darkness still turn out like they would in a lighted atmosphere. The vibration sensor is great for those shots you make while you are moving around (or jumping around at a rock concert!) You get a bunch for the money you pay. with the new LEICA lens, panasonic produced a very good camera; light, easy to hold and user friendly, it is a good option for anyone who wants a great camera under $400.