best p-s camera for $250 and less

[cuti7399]

just sold my d80 kit, looking for something small, wide aperature, big zoom, image stabilization,
thanks for any input

 

[jpeyton]

I'd definitely put the Panasonic TZ5 on your list of cameras to check out; very small, but has a large 10x 28-280mm optical zoom, image stabilization, 3" 460,000 pixel LCD, 720P HD video recording, good 10MP resolution.

Highly Recommended

 

[andylawcc]

whoa, that's a big change! you have no tears for parting with your DSLR?

 

[matas]

I'm happy with SD870

 

[cuti7399]

is the nikon p80 or canon g9 worth the extrad dough?