Thanks, Eric.

For high-quality photos from a simple package, I've loved the three
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ_ series (currently models are the TZ8 and TZ10,
AKA the "ZS7"; previous models such as the TZ5 and TZ7 / ZS3 may still
be available). They have nice Leica lenses, a great 25mm - 26mm wide
angle for scenery/panorama shots, 10x to 12x optical zoom, image
stabilization (great for one-handed shooting in the cockpit), good
auto/intelligent modes, etc. Its not perfect for every occasion, but
it shines as a small in-cockpit camera that can take both wide shots
and zoomed shots (for air-to-air or shooting out a distant peak or
landmark).

Just my $0.02

--Noel