When we go to buy a digital camera is very important to observe, among much aspects, the zoom. In the camera stores the sales man is there for your explain the different details of the machine. For example, he must know the differences between an optical zoom and a digital zoom.
The optical zoom changes a length of the distance focal, while the digital zoom approaching in a zone of the image. If you use much the digital zoom this could reduce the picture quality. When you will be buying a Olympus movie camera is also very important to look the information of the distance´s zoom.
Some camera has interesting options, for example the Olympus zoom has a very good focus in the macro choice. You could photograph little flowers and all its details and colors.
Also, the camera flash is a important factor for look, but only if you is interested in the professional photograph, If not is your case, the flash on your camera will be good... Try put your finger between the flash and your model... It gives some amazing surprises.