This is'nt your ordaniary camera as the lens is a scheider( the ones that have the blue ring round them) which means a much better and clear image even when you zoom in. The whole touch sensitive buttons are weird at first but once you get used to them they become very use and cool to use. The camera is fair light and the metal casing makes it very robust and can stand a fair few knocks. The battery life isn't great but i do use it on the highest settings and it still lasts through a night out or what have you. If your looking for high quality images from a compact camera then this is a must, ands it auto setting means even a novice a phtotgraphy ...  Read the complete review