I really like the small size, and ease of functionality. It has all the features of my large, bulky camera, yet the picture quality is superior. My sister was looking for just such a camera and when I saw this one on eBay I sent here the link. She bought it and after I saw it I bought one too. We both bought upgraded SD cards and now we only take the highest quality photos. I used this camera during Independence Day celebrations and took hundreds of pictures and a few video clips, yet there was still battery life left and more picture room. The picture quality is fantastic.
I have owned one of these cameras for 3 years. I like it so much that I bought another one for years to come. Pros: Battery, excellent life. Will last for more than a month if you just leave the camera around. Battery hasn't need to be replaced after 3 years of use. Quick to start up, quicker to shoot pictures. The mode dial on the camera is perfect. I leave the the nomral mode on max quality pics, the Simple mode I put on email size photos, so when I want a smaller size I will take two photos to avoid resizing or email problems. The Scene mode is great, learn how to use it! Small enough to carry in your pocket!!!
My previous camera was the Kodak Z700. I don't take pictures much. The majority of the cameras use was for taking pictures for Ebay listings (about 85%) The biggest reason I bought this camera was for it's ability to take upclose detailed photos where the Z700 would be very blurry. Also, the benefit is the rechargeable battery pack that lasts a TON longer than the AA batteries required in the Z700. Overall, for what I paid for the Lumix FX8...in my opinion, can't go wrong. Very happy with my purchase.