Casio Exilim EX-Z40

Opinion: I was really disappointed by the picture quality of this camera. I own a Canon PowerShot S20, a 4 year old camera with "only" 3.3 Megapixel and it beats that Casio in every way. Better Flash, better in dark areas, better in everything.
The only positive thing about the Casio cameria is, that she is really very small and has a big (2 Inch) display at the back. But don't let yourself be decived by this, because what comes out is really not to be looked at. If you even ahve the slightest need for good pictures you better don't go with this one. I already returned it and will get a Canon instead. I better stick with what is good!

Opinion: This is a very good camera for snapshots. Very small, with an amazingly larger LCD. It's extremely fast - you can switch it on, take a snapshot, shut it down and put it back in your pocket within 10 seconds! And the battery life is amazing.

I have been using a number of different compact digital cameras (Fujifilm, Canon, Olympus and Nikon). Recently I need to buy another camera to replace my Olympus mju300. I picked this one for the size and the features.

The image quality and color balance turns out to be satisfying. In terms of auto color balance, cams by Canon or Fujifilm are better. Since I only use this for snapshots (I also use an Fujifilm S602Z and Canon 300D), it's fine for me.

Hard to say about the build quality, since I have only used it for a week, and hasn't dropped it yet. :P The aluminium body feel solid and light, and the buttons feels fine to me.

The only camera I have used that is comparable to this one with price, feature and size is the Fujifilm F420. The fuji is better in image quality, but I still prefer this one for it's compactness, body design and speed.

Opinion: This is a good camera to own in terms of its compactness & fast turn-on speed, other than that, am rather dissapointed with the image quality this little stuff can delievered.

Resolution of LCD screen is poor, perhaps due to the larege size.
Flash must definitely be on for dark shots.. otherwise, u will see a almost total blackness when u view it on ur computer.

Frankly speaking, i still like my old olympus C300Z..altho' it is very bulky compared to this Casio Exilim.

Would like casio to work harder on the image quality for future models.

Opinion: I knew what I was getting when I purchased this camera. I wanted something very portable and easy to use that would yield decent photos at at least 4 megapixels. I am a physician and project pictures, make snapshot size photos and an occasional blow-up. I use the camera in my clinic for close-up and clinical photos (it's ALWAYS handy!) and I took it on vacation. It exceeded my expectations. The interface was simple, everything worked. The features are extensive and sophisticated for such a tiny camera. My photo of sunrise at the Grand Canyon was stunning (with a little PS help). Don't expect a Canon 1Ds!