I don't want to haul my 5D and all it's gear on vacation. Yesterday I
checked out the following P&S cameras, most of them recent releases.

Lumix DMC-TZ3
Coolpix S700, S200
Coolpix 5100
PowerShot SD 750, SD 870-IS, SD950-IS
Powershot A650-IS

A couple of these have manual mode, most don't. Some have the annoying
"pre-flash" for red-eye reduction. Some claim high ISO, but I can't
seem to find adequate (or in some cases any) info on the noise
generated at high speeds.

Would appreciate some feedback on these models, especially if you own
any. Thanks!

JJ