The best point and shoot money can buy in my opinion is the Canon G16 (at the moment). They are coming out with a G17 sometime this year. I don't own one but have used one an WANT ONE. If you have big pockets it'll fit. If you have a purse it'll fit better. Takes phenomenal pictures that rival DSLRs. Obviously not a replacement for a good DSLR with a nice lens but for a pimped out point and shoot it's pretty darn good. Pricey though. Fast lens, good zoom range and all manual controls (if you're so inclined).