Sage advice from mD. Good pictures are more a result of what's behind the camera than what's in the camera. The G11 is a great camera. You won't be happy with it (or any of the other ones recommended here) unless you know how to use the settings and features to your advantage.

Did you go to a store and handle the G11 to make sure you like how it feels in your hands? It's bigger than the SD models and not really pocketable. If you are OK with that and the fact that it's only 5X zoom and only shoots SD video, then it's good choice for you.

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