good PNS camera for my wife

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a decent PNS for my wife. Her (umh, ... my ) requirements are (in no particular order):

a) minimal noise up to ISO 400
b) moderate to extensive zoom (5x minimum but 10-20x would be considered); good glass
c) video recording; 1080i would be nice but 720p will suffice; format at this point isn't all that critical
d) built-in flash; built-in stabilization
e) up to $350
f) capable of shooting in RAW

others items that would be nice but not that critical: articulating LCD, high-res LCD; 10 Mp minimum;

One important caveat: I DO NOT WANT CANON - she had a Canon PNS for a couple of years that required numerous repairs, totaling more than the camera is worth. I know the G11 is a good camera but that is probably more camera than she wants and is out of our price range anyway (but I am working on her ).

Any suggestions would be welcomed - also fwiw she is NOT a hobbyist. She just wants something she can carry to take shots of our family as needed. The size isn't so important (ie, it doesn't have to fit in a pocket). Thanks in advance for the help.

frequent topic at fredmiranda where you.ll find a ton of info threads on this .... for sure PnS cameras have really gotten expensive

good luck