Hello. I am 16 and am thinking about getting into photography.

My mum has a Canon Ixus 60, and I think it is quite a good camera, even for today. However I want to be able to take decent, clear pictures, specifically nature shots, so both close ups and zoomed photographs. I think I am looking at a better than average camera.

I was recommended the Panasonic Lumix TZ6, for the zoom. However for that price, are there any better cameras, or cheaper ones?

Can anyone recommend a camera, review the panasonic one?

Or simply advise me!

Btw, I am focusing on doing nature photography, so animals and sceneries etc!

Thanks