Point n Shoot vs DSLR

[Schweppy]

Are there any small/light point n shoot cams out there that have similar features to DSLRs.

I need something small for travelling whilst working offshore and dont think my Canon 500D is really the right thing so thinking of selling for something smaller.

Any examples would be great but the majority of my photography is going to be landscapes/points of interest and also lots of photos of cars! Can point and shoots do panning shots like DSLRs? (Shutter speed adjustment)

 

[BenWall]

http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/powershot_g11/

Canon G11, amazing P&S but you can also control it manually - shutter speed, aperture etc. Pricy but good.

 

[dunganick]

Most Bridge Cameras will have the majority of basic DSLR settings. Certainly the Panasonic and Samsung bridge cameras were still pretty compact with a fair amount of optical zoom.

All you need to do panning shots is a camera with a TV setting, which i think the majority of them do.

 

[Rob]

Catch this week's (or last week's) :S Gadget Show Schweep, had quite a good section on it?

 

[Ben..]

go for a 4/3 or micro 4/3 camera like the the olympus eXXX series, small as and the glass that comes as standard is amazing quality, not a massive size either, great for travelling!

had mine for 6 months now and still love it, looking to upgrade soon though

 

[JJ!]

Panasonic GF1. Some of the pics I have seen from the camera are amazing!

Or buy my E-620 and pancake lens lol.

 

[Hixle]

EDIT Ignore...wrong thread

 

[planetx]

Leica M9 complete with 50mm lens.....FTFW