Hi everyone it's been a really long time since I've posted on here but I need some help making a choice on a smaller camera and knew this was the place to ask. Like many people here I have a full time day job and do professional photography as my second job. Mainly wedding, portraits and some sports. Well even though I like my pro set up it is many times more than I want to carry on a weekend trip or just to a friends for a get together. So where most of my friends are asking me for advice selecting an SLR I want to go smaller.

I currently have a Casio Exilim I've had for a few years. It's okay but after using it during a camping/hiking trip with friends this weekend (and getting better photos with my iPhone camera) I've decided to invest in a better point and shoot.

I know anything I get will not equal the quality I get from my SLRs but I know I wouldn't take the SLR on the hike for fear of dropping it or just the hassle of dealing with the bulk of the camera and more than one lens. Plus my friends don't like to wait on me to swap a lens or mess with all that stuff on a hike.

I've narrowed my choices down a bit but I'm open to suggestions I'd like to stay in near or under the $400 range. So far I'm considering the following Canon G11, S90, Panasonic Lumix LX-3, or PowerShot SX20 IS.

Just wondering what experience people have with any of these cameras. I like the LX3 but I'm concerned that the limited zoom range compared to the others will have me regretting the purchase. I'm leaning toward the G11 but also like the idea of the small size of the S90 with the same sensor. Thought I haven't held the G11 yet I like the overall look of it, reminds me of the old film cameras I used to shoot with my dad.

Thanks in advance for your help.