My first digital camera (Epson) was a bit short of 1 megapixel,
but I was hooked immediately.
I have been looking for that ideal small camera ever since.
Every year they teased me with tons of features and lots of megapixels, I just knew they would come out with my ideal small camera next year.
Several times I settled for something else because the ideal camera was always in the future.
I bought a Canon 20D way back when, because I was tired of waiting.
It has served me well and I keep pulling it out when I am into something serious.
The last time was another family wedding.
The camera makers seem to have found the limit on megapixels for small cameras with that universal small sensor.
The ideal size seems to be 10 megapixels but 12 MP can be OK in some instances.
Forget 14 and 16 megapixels.
The current direction is toward a larger sensor for small cameras but nothing like the DSLR size.
But again they are talking next year.
You are going to have to plant your feet at one point and buy something not quite ideal.
The Panasonic FZ150 is looking like a good compromise for this year.
Here is a review that gives you more detailed information and some sample photos:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz150_review/
With your Photographic experience, you are not afraid to turn off the Auto Mode and adapt to the situation.
You can use those great features that most people ignore.
You never get too old for photography.
I won't tell my age, but you are a young whipper snapper!
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