So after deciding on a 2 or 3 MP camera, I needed lots of zoom for sporting events, and image stabilization cause I'm not always steady. This camera delivered in all areas I needed, and I could not be happier with the qaulity of my pics. I shoot in SHQ mode, stay away from shooting uncompressed TIFF's. Pics are so real, WOW!
I enjoy my 4mp Canon G2, but the 3X zoom is a bit lacking in many settings outside the home. The Olympus 2100 is much more able to get the picture when you are outside and need to get close to the action but can't physically move closer.
Try it, you will like it.