Panasonic DMC F2K Lumix 10.1MP Digital Camera and Photo Reviews

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I'm sure my other cameras could have done the same thing, but they were more complicated and I'm sure I messed up the settings by playing around with it.

There is a scene mode that allows you to take pictures in different settings (parties, snow, aerial views, indoor, night sky, babies, pets, etc.) There is also the normal shooting mode which allows you to shoot in color, black and white, sepia.

There is the coolest feature (i found) where you could shoot in bursts with or without flash...meaning...you hold the shooting button down and it takes continuous photos...like one of those flip books...so you don't miss any moment!
Noise is kept at an acceptable level from ISO 80 through 200. (I have not bothered to test higher ISOs as I would probably not use them.)

Sharpness is very good in the central part of the image, especially at wide angle (35 mm equivalent being a respectable 33 mm), and even at 100% resolution for 5-megapixel images (I have little need for the 10 MP setting).
This model is more advanced in some areas (more megapixels and longer zoom) but less advanced in others (no optical image stabilization [OIS]).
Blurring on the left side of the frame is minimal, and chromatic aberration does not present an obvious problem anywhere.

Another issue I noticed right away is that the zoom control ring, which surrounds the shutter button, is flimsy and has a fair amount of play (not just in the ring itself, but back and forth movement of the entire ring/shutter button mechanism within the case), leading me to question its longeivity.
Unlikely.

Now there are TWO proprietary aspects of the camera, one of which I really hate: the cable.
So 5 stars for ease of use, and great quality photos with simple and easy to use modes!
Finally, I have mixed feelings about the rechargeable battery.