Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 (Black)

Pros: Great blend of features/ease of use
Picture quality=A
Optical Zoom is quiet and smooth
Scene modes=very helpful & produce superior results utilizing the best features
Bundled software searches pics using facial recognition=A
HD Video+stability=A

Cons: Teenage step-daughter can't get enough pics of herself for networking sites.(says she likes this camera & says it makes her "look skinny"...so much for the hand-me-down Sony Cybershot DSC-P72.

Summary: Not sure what the previous poster is concerned with. This camera is at the top of the heap of the cameras in it's class. You should find very little to complain about for a price point between $225-$250. The low light pics turned out fine for me(flash & no flash). Of course there will be some degree of noise when next to no light and no flash is used. I did adjust the ISO etc as needed. To ensure the best outcome in low/no light situations, you may want to use the high sensitivity scene option. I also found the colors to be accurate, and the white balance on par. (have yet to use the manual white balance feature)
**Overall, the average occasional user should find this a good value given the many features/quality. You can take decent video for the occasional family gathering and great photos with one unit. To me, that's important and functional. So far, this camera is money well spent.