looking for a new camera, mine is dying.

[alfredo]

9. I don't own that camera, but have read a lot about it. There was a lot of excitement

due to the very bright lens.

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-Camera-3-Inch-Monitor/dp/B004HO59LK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355029036&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+xz-1

Get the auto lens cap too.

http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Auto-Lens-Compatible-Olympus/dp/B008O0R7I6/ref=pd_sim_p_12


A review
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/OlympusXZ1/

One from Steve Huff:
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/05/30/the-olympus-xz-1-digital-camera-quick-review/

Olympus has a good representation for rich colors and good skin tones, but what is rich colors to one, might seem garish to the other.
Look at the Sony RX 100. It has a loyal following. It might be more than you are willing to spend.

If you hate flashes, check out the Olympus EP-2. You can pick them up for around $300.

The Lumix LX3 is also a very good camera that can be found at a good price. This is another camera that can use an auto lens cap. It is also sold as the Leica D-Lux for much more money.