In reply to abr1966:
> £260 repair sounds steep...painful!
Yes, a toss up with a new one.
> I'm leaning towards the Panasonic I think....I'm not technically knowledgeable but from my basic understanding the lens, megapixels and sensor all seem decent...and the extra zoom will be better for everyday use...
For all round use, I think it will be an excellent all rounder. I was impressed with my friend's wildlife photos from Africa, but I didn't want it to be shown up alongside photos from my "big" camera.