Panoramic Digital Photography

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What digital point-and-shoot camera best meets these criteria?

I'm in the market for a point-and-shoot camera that meets these requirements. In addition, a quick personal review -if possible- would be helpful also.

At least 8+ mega pixel (4-5+ optical zoom preferred)
SD-Card compatible
lightweight/slim design
various photography modes (including movie with sound, panoramic, beach, etc)
image stabilization
quality photos
quality craftsmanship
under $200.00 USD

Thanks in advance, if I come up with any other criteria or if questions are asked, I'll be more than happy to respond.
Other items to note:

The larger the LCD screen on the back, the better.

Efficient battery/energy usage - long life.

Refresh rate between flash photos... i.e. minimal lag.

get just any Panasonic in that price-range. Pana beats them all anyway in budget cameras and when it concerns image quality, Pana is at the first row on all models. Would like to tell ya to buy a LX3, but that doubles your budget. Just let me tell you that it is the P&S of the Pro's.

If you add a few bucks to your budget and if you can afford it, have a look on Fuji's new F200EXR, you will be surprised once you see the shots. It makes no raw but in jpg ist's a little wonder and the only P&S that pushes higher than 800 iso with clean quality. Can do hdr pictures as well.

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