Quote Originally Posted by G.Menendez
My use will be for children: Lack of Shutter Lag!
Large Zoom Ratio Like: Nikon Coolpix 8800 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20K
I also like to take macro images.
Manual Zoom and Manual focus in addtion to auto.
My previous cameras were Nikon F4's (Film-based)
My current Digital camera is a (small) Nikon Coolpix 2 Megapixels.

The main problem is taking pictures of my granddaughter by the time I press the shutter release (face) she turns and I take tha back of the head!

So shutter lag is my main concern.

There you are if you have any recommendations other than the two, please let me know.

Many thanks in advanced.
Although shutter response has gotten better, it still isn't all that fast for P&S cameras. If lack of discernable shutter lag is important to you, look at a DSLR.