I have recently received this camera. I upgraded from your Stylus 810 that has been a brilliant camera. If you are a professional photographer or love to adjust ones own aperature or speed setting than the isn't really for you. Should you be like on the individuals that will buy this camera I find it hard to beat. You'll be able to carry it easily inside of a shirt pocket or perhaps purse. The 8 MP one is the most than enough for many compact digital cameras. The dual stabilization causes it to be challenging create any picture accompanied by a blur. That is almost absolutely essential for zoom pictures and possibly the most beneficial stabilization of in either of the many cameras I've tried. It includes an end up setting along with a micro close up setting. It offers 4 settings to your company's picture you'll take (pixels). If you picture for ebay utilize low setting with seal feature. Great picture on your family look at the high setting. It must many presets to say for things like action, people, night scenes, etc. The digital camera is simplicity at its best. Also a novice ought to be taking pictures a few moments out of the box. Set the built in flash to auto and tend to forget it if you wish to. All controls do understand and to use. If it is raining do not concern yourself because this camera has a weather tight case. Personally i have tried the professional Nikon,s etc however , for a good number of you this camera is all you are likely to ever want plus more. I suggest this camera. Two caveats and that's to acquire a 1G or 2G storage device because camera isn't going to contain a card. Also buy another battery and that means you will usually have an extra charged battery available if you take a large amount of pictures. Through experience i recommed the soft travel case made by Olympus. I give this camera 5 stars.