help choosing a camera ?

[conuk]

Hi guys.
Im trying to read as much as I can with the 10's of camera reviews.

I used to have a Nikon D80 camera - loved it but sadly sold it and got a pocket camera for holidays.. a canon ixus.... oh how I hated it.

So much in fact that I actually take less and less pictures.... Nowadays I have a very quick 3 year old son who does not like his picture taken.... often Im finding im taking pictures with a Galaxy S 2 just to catch him. After just using my ixus for the last time Ive decided to spend about £500 (may push to £600) for a new camera.

Now Im pretty sure I DONT want another SLR.... and I dont want a basic point and shoot......

Im thinking one of the these compact with changeable lens type cameras - but Im now reading so much Im starting to confuse myself.

I decided on a Panasonic FZ 150 ....... good zoom (handy) - does video - I dont want a camcorder but I would like to do some video.... and would probably do me without buying the extra lens that I did with the D80..... but now Im thinking do I want something smaller again..... but similar spec with regards to video.... and good quality shots.

Anybody care to point me to a camera this sounds like ?

Thanks for reading.

 

[conuk]

Oh dear it seems I may have gone completely wrong direction!
I went for the Panasonic gx 1 with the manual kit lens.... £50 cash back.

I liked the fz150 but thought the smaller gx1 may fit my needs better.
Hopefully get to use it over the weekend and see.

Thanks guys.

 

[conuk]

Pity the optional viewfinder is so expensive.... Would have actually liked that. Will see if it's a problem
on sunny days due to the screen.