Thanks for sharing, Barb! It's not the camera - it's how you use it

You've got a great location here, with the falls and the building in the background. But you need longer exposure times for more light and longer fireworks trails. Next time you get to take fireworks pictures make sure to check the fireworks tutorial article here first and then put your camera in manual exposure mode so you can have longer shutter speeds. It will make a big difference. And you'll be able to do it with your Panasonic, no problem