So my wife had a casio exilim 6mp and it was ok:

pros:
- thin
- easy to use menus
- nice size screen
- battery life
- zoom

cons:
- picture quality
- features (lack of)
- auto photo settings



I want to buy her a new cam for Xmas... here are a few i was looking at but i want to know your opinions. here are the ones i've been reading about: Sony Cyber-shot W300, Panasonic Luminx DMC-LX3 , Nikon Coolpix S710, etc

Mainly looking for:

- compact size
- nice screen (touch is a plus)
- GOOD picture quality (w/ auto settings)
- good battery
- easy menus
- cool features

post up what you think would be a good option i would like to keep it under 500$