My first DC is c-2000 which I brought 3 years ago. Compare to other DC, I think Olympus do a very good job in the picture quality. That's why Olympus Camdia 5050z is the only DC I considered when I upgraded. I brought it 1 month ago and I am further reassured that I had made a right choice. I think you have to have one in order to feel what a professional DC should be, of course in that price.