Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 14mm-45mm lens)

Pros: Compact, quality build, lenses with adapters perform well. Very versatile camera. The basic package of body and zoom prove flexible and fast in the field.

Cons: It can be difficult to see the lcd in bright situations, but other than that there are very few.

Summary: The quality of photos depends on the person operating the camera more than the camera itself. The camera works well in most situations. Even the tiny flash works much better than you would think. There may be instances when shooting with other photogs around that you may wish yours were bigger, but the size keeps you unobtrusive and lets you move in for great photos. I would definitely consider the MicroFour thirds cameras.