Digital camera = lens problem regardless of brand?

achan

I currently have a Pentax Optio 60 camera. It's a basic camera that does what I need it to...EXCEPT it eats up so much AA batteries (I do have rechargeable but I'm sick of constantly recharging) that I've decided to buy a camera that uses a lithium-ion battery.

I was thinking of buying something from the Canon range but then discovered there was a lens problem (E18 error) that was quite widespread. I then thought I might try something from the Casio range (EXILIM Zoom EX-Z75 Pink) but have also heard occurrences of lens problems.

THEREFORE: Do all companies have lens problems? Digital camera = lens problem regardless of brand?

Also, any recommendations on which brands you prefer?

ManAtHome

Fuji/Minolta-man here... However, surprised to hear about major problems with the Exelim or Canon, both reputable brands. Maybe it's more to do with the way people treat their cameras these days..?

My best ever for batteries was the Fuji A303 - really just a "point and shoot", but lasted forever, great pictures, even managed to focus in the dark (by setting minimum aperture) - still my holiday back-up.

wakandem

I haven't heard much about lens problems or why they occour but I have been really impressed with Panasonic lately and though never thought of them as camera manufacturers the couple of good ones I have seen round my friends houses recently will mean I will check them out when getiing my next camera.