The great advantage of this case is that you keep the camera strap around your neck, just flip the side buttons off, let the lens cover flap fall down, take the lens cap off, and your ready to photograph. Its very quick and very secure. I used to own a D-Lux 4 and although the leather case was a work of art, I almost dropped the camera several times getting it out on walks with cold hands. The screw that holds the camera in the case also acts as a tripod mount, so you don't have to take the camera out of the case to use a tripod. My only concern is if the lower press stud that holds the lens cover part in place works loose, this part of the case could fall off when the flap is open. To prevent this, I don't take it off the case, and have been using the case for over a year without any problem. The protection it gives the camera is very reassuring, it is compact and functional, and has added to the pleasure of using this wonderful little camera.