Superzoom / Bridge recommendation for travelling

[sgrimshaw]

I'm thinking of getting a Superzoom/Bridge camera for travelling whilst on business.

I can't justify carting around any of my Sony DSLR kit, from both a weight and space perspective.

Photo Ops are limited, but would like to have a competant piece of kit in the hand luggage.

Currently, I am carrying my Canon G9 which is a cracking camera but lacks the optical range of the superzooms.

I am currently looking at the Sony DSC-HX100V, Panasonic DMC FZ100, Fuji EX20 and maybe the Canon SX30.

Use will be general walking around stuff, portraits/street, landscape and (hopefully) some macro work.

Any comments/recommendations/warnings would be most appreciated, as would any other camera suggestions --- please note a "Micro" System is not on the cards due to weight/space restrictions.

Thanks

[daveake]

Also the Panasonic FZ45 - less equipped than the FZ100 for video work, but otherwise the same kit for less money.

[Nero601]

Another vote for Panasonic FZ45 here , Nikon P500 worth a look too