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I purchased this camera specifically for a vacation to Rio de Janeiro. I also have a Nikon DSLR that I adore, but didn't want to risk carrying it around Rio. I wanted something I can easily put in my pocket and pull out to quickly take pics.

I investigated several different point-and-shoot cameras, and they all suffer that is pretty much standard issues with Point and Shoots - not dealing well with low light, blurry when compensating for low light, lag time, etc. These things are pretty much a fact with point and shoots.

After playing with a few different camera's, I opted for the Lumix DMC-FH20. The main reasons where the zoom - 8x optical, and then up to 32X digital with the right settings.

On my trip, this camera did not disappoint. Sure I had to play with the settings a little bit to get the desired effect, but I pretty much only used the Auto, Landscape, Nighttime landscape and Macro settings. All of these worked perfectly... Read more

Having used only 35 mm cameras and definately not being a photo-pro by any means, I decided to get a digital camera. I was overwhelmed and confused by the information on so many makes and models and became frustrated by contradicting reviews of same-type features from both Consumer Review Reports by professional photographers, as well as customer reviews.

About to give up, I came across a review from a professional photographer (a dedictated Canon user) who tested the Panasonic and gave it's performance an excellent review from all aspects.

I purchased this and haven't looked back. It's excellent. It feels substantial when you hold it; it's easy to use and priced right. The pictures are extremely clear and sharp regardless light conditions or movement. The video is also excellent. Friends who have other makes and models admitted they were highly impressed.

What more can you ask for in a camera. I highly recommend this camera and couldn't be... Read more

Of course the rub is always, "will it fit?" I found that it fits the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 perfectly. Snug fit, but not so tight that it is difficult to zip or is under a lot of tension when zipped. I highly recommend this case for the LZ10 or anythings similarly sized. However, the case is a bit too small for the slightly larger Lumix ZS1 or ZS3. It was just possible to get the zipper closed with those cameras, but it was a such a tight fit it looked like it would burst at the seams. So make sure you don't buy this thinking it's universal without considering the dimensions of your camera.

For $5 bucks, it's a cheap and easy purchase to protect your camera and I was glad to have it. Until the caribiner broke and it fell into the sea. Fortunately, my camera wasn't in it. An island boy dove into the water to retrieve it for me and I gave him 2 Euros as a reward. If you buy this case, take your 2 Euros and buy a new caribiner.