Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1PU-K 10.1 Megapixel

I was most interested in a camera with at least an optical zoom of 7X. This camera has a 12X optical zoom. I was worried that it would be blurry since it was 12X but it is very clear! The camera is easy to use and not heavy or bulky like other zoom cameras. I would prefer a 3 inch LCD screen but this one has a 2.7". This camera has a rechargeable battery, as most of the cameras do but this can be inconvenient if the charge runs low or you forget to charge it. I do have an extra battery but I'm not sure how long it remains charged when not in use. The camera takes very clear pictures and has many features included. One of my favorite features is the cropping ability right on the camera. I am very pleased with how easy this camera is to use, how compact it is, the low cost for all it does, how clear the pictures come out and how brilliant the color is in each picture.