Originally Posted by Efrem

If you're considering the Olympus E-P1, the new Panasonic GF1 is a closer equivalent than the LX3. Personally, I think they're both pretty big for a pocket, but they're nearly identical in size.

Originally Posted by tfar

G11 is definitely beyond pocket, anorak or trench coat pocket, yes. Suit or sport coat pocket, no. Trouser pocket, forget about it unless it's cargo pants.

Really pocketable and with very good features is the new Canon S90. It's like a shrunk G11. Very sweet camera. The preview shots at ISO800 on dpreview are very impressive. Iso 3200 looks like ISO800 on my G9. I can tell there is progress.

Otherwise, the new Panasonic DMC-ZR1 that steps in the footsteps of the TZ-4 and TZ-50. The LX-3 has really good image quality but the zoom of 24-60 is very limited. The S90 with 28-105 is better in that regard and is smaller, too. That one fits in a jacket pocket.

Till

Originally Posted by aktchi

Let me add that LX3 is not pocketable either, because its lens does not retract fully.

I would suggest OP should try DPreview.com -> Buying Guide -> Feature Search. Or post a question in the Beginner Forum. Individual brand forums have people passionate about that brand, which can be a good source of information but not objective opinion. Good new models seem to be from Canon (S90), Fuji (F70EXR?), Sony (WX2?) and Panasonic (ZR1). However, companies like Casio or Samsung can never be counted out.

However, OP's 2 week time frame is problematic, as many of these models are in the process of being introduced and may not be on the shelves yet.

G11 is a very built camera, but why would you want to pay for that kind of rugged construction? Digital cameras are still evolving fast and whatever you get will be outdated soon. This is not something you'd be using twenty years from now - except as a paperweight.

PS. Also, take a look at kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm.