" factor!-When shooting 4K video, the lens works out to be 37mm to 370mm, and I like the 370mm telephoto

However, there are many times that it simply takes too long and the shot is missed if it is all done manually, especially given the clunkiness of manual controls on a camera of this type

Solid point-and-shoot

I previously owned a Panasonic DMC-TZ5 which I bought many years ago as the salesperson at the camera store said it had the best zoom for a point and shoot at that time which is what I wanted for concert pictures.

10x zoom is enough to get you a fairly clear shot of the band on stage, from almost any point in any venue

And I think the automatic ISO function is far too quick to boost ISO in low light - it seems to target a shutter speed of 1/60, when I'm pretty comfortable shooting at 1/30 (so, it ends up using double the

The ZS100 also has a small but useful eyepiece (electronic) viewfinder that is wonderful when shooting outdoors or when I need the added stability of holding the camera to my face

Using shutter priority mode, you can set a shutter speed of somewhere between 1/40-1/125 and an ISO of 1200 or 1600 and almost always get a very clear, well lit shot

I did not expect it to be a DSLR replacement, but I did expect it to be better than the point and shoot I can pick up at Costco for $200

Quick focus and shutter so you will not lose the shot and shoots well in low light.