I am not happy with this camera. After I bought it, I read the manual and realized I needed to buy Panasonic batteries. Apparently, these batteries are difficult to find where I live so I use Ni-MH rechargables and they only last one hour. Also, it isn't easy to use. You can't easily switch to some modes such as burst. About all I can say good about this camera is that it's nice looking and it takes adequate pictures.
Panasonic - 7.2MP Digital Camera, Lumix - Black is not recommended by ShouldaGotTheOtherOne
Combining a powerful 6x optical zoom with Panasonic's blur-fighting Intelligent Image Stabilization, the DMC-LZ7 makes it easy for even digital camera beginners to take clear, crisp, beautiful photos every time they shoot. The cameras 7.2MP resolution allows you to make large, poster-sized prints or tight crops on your images. The new Venus Engine III image processing engine gives the camera higher image quality and speedy processing.