Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera

Great for beginner to digital-type camera. Small enough to fit in purse or backpack. Priced right too. I was looking for my first digital camera and did not want to put out big bucks. My hands are always shaky with small cameras that are too lightweight so this camera was a good fit. Plus it offers Optical Image Stabilizer which is a feature I definitely knew I needed. This camera took some beautiful pictures the first time around while in Los Cabos Mexico. I tended to use the background light On-option a lot because of the scenery. I am so proud of the results of this easy to use camera. The only option that might bother someone is that there is no viewfinder, just the screen. I was somewhat worried about this missing feature when I bought it, but so far it hasn't bothered me one bit.