The Canon SD500 and the Sony P200/W7 have low shutter lag.

None of the ultra small cameras, have a full set of manual controls.

The Sonys do have a manual setting, but it is limited.

For a more advanced smallish camera with a 5X zoom, check out the Olympus C-7000.

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The long lens cameras offer lots of features and all have manual controls. The Panasonic is a good choice.

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