At 3.8 x 1.5 x 2.5 inches and 4.8 ounces without batteries (6.4 ounces with batteries), the M547 felt solid without weighing us down. The 2.4-inch QVGA screen was bright indoors but tended to wash out in very bright sunlight. The interface is simple and lacking in manual controls, but that shouldn’t be a problem for most bargain hunters. The Power and Shutter buttons occupy the top of the camera; Delete, Flash, and a mode switch sit atop the LCD screen. Zoom, Menu, Back, and directional buttons occupy the right side.
The 3X optical zoom proved fine for indoor shots and close-range outdoor shots. HP’s Steady Photo feature worked superbly even when we were intentionally shaking the camera during our test shots. On our tests, most pictures were sharp, but colors were inaccurate, especially in less-than-optimal lighting conditions. Pictures taken at the normal and best setting (6 MP) were subject to a slight bit of noise and artifacts; the medium setting (4 MP) produced much better results.
HP Photosmart M547 Review by LAPTOP Magazine