Silverman wrote:
If you want to stay with a P&S Camera, check out the Panasonic Lumix line of Cameras, most have Leica Lens, high quality images produced. You can spend $$ -- $$$$ on a P&S, sometimes as much as a quality beginner DX format DSLR Camera. (Ex. Nikon D3300, D3400, etc. ). The P&S come as a complete package, Camera + Lens built together, DSLR's Have a wide variety of Camera and compatible seperate lens to choose.
I just received my Panasonic Lumix FZ300 yesterday, after returning a disappointing Sony P&S. Only got a quick chance to try it, but it looks promising so far. I will spend quality time with it today and try to learn the many bells and whistles!