Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9K

Whether it be caffeine, sugar, or simply bad nerves, anyone who has the "shakes" every once in a while knows that using a compact camera at full zoom can spell disaster. Panasonic recognized this, and built serious Optical Image Stabilization into the Lumix DMC-FX9K ($350) to counteract the problem. Add to this 6 Megapixels, a 2.5" LCD, and Leica optics, and you have a pocket-sized winner.