Thinking of one for an alternative to lugging around a DSLR. I understand the inherent limitations. Seems to get excellent reviews all around. Anyone here have experience with it, any thoughts?
Appreciate it.

Can't go wrong with it.

You might also want to look at the Canon S90.
Same price, same image qual, slightly smaller/lighter, slightly faster lens, less shutter lag and "supposedly" better vid capabilities. I wouldnt know about the latter though.

They are vitually the same camera. With the S90 being a little smaller (deciding factor for me), f2.0 vs f2.8 and for a PnS I was surprised at the shutter lag (or lack of it).

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Thanks for all the replies!
I looked hard at the S90, but decided against it because I want a viewfinder and hot shoe for those rare occasions when either might come in useful. I do like the assignable ring on the S90 though!
And while I mentioned I wanted to get away from lugging around my DSLR, I do like the slight grip shape of the G, and the bit more size and heft. I use an Olympus 1050SW when I'm fishing because it's water and shock proof, thought image quality isn't good as I would like, and my old D100 Nikon when hiking and such, but it's just too much to carry.