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Shit, yeah that would help wouldn't it...
Just out and about really, general snapping of lifestyle/reportage (people and feet). I have no idea on the zoom or fixed, as I've only had an iphone or a rucksack of gear for the last seven years, so could probably live with fixed. I also like the idea of a black & white EVF, anyone got one of them?
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Well, I heard really good things from these Panasonics, image quality wise.
Only had a go with one once, I hated how fiddly it is - most of these cameras are, though.
I've always found Canon a bit better in this regard. Maybe something like a Canon S120 is something for you?
If 28mm equiv. fixed lens is an option, and you enjoy (and are willing to pay for) a "proper" camera with nice haptics, I'd look at the Coolpix A, and of course the Ricoh GR! Find a good comparison between the two here.
salad
I could give you some serious recommendations in that price range if you mentioned what you want to do with it, what you're after (shooting) exactly, if fixed lens is an option or if you need a zoom, if you prefer a certain brand or really dislike one, etc.
It's sort-of the running gag of this forum, every couple pages somebody pops in and says "hey I need a compact digital camera, which one is good?"
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