Well lighting may be different in the picture depending on the flash etc. Buthave to disagree with Arthur Pbecause a 3MP camera is as good as a 4 or 5MP camera when it comes to making/printing 4"x6" photosand not a whole difference when it come to 5"x7" photos. It is when you want to enlarge you photos that's when you want a camera with a larger MP count. Good luck and you will find the right lighting. Also another thing is are you looking at the picture you have taken on the screen of your camera because the way it looks on the screen is nothing to what it will look like when on your computer or printed. Try putting it on your computer and having a look.