I was assuming Tenson was after something pocket sized.

If he is after a bigger beastie then I'd suggest the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 - 5mp, 12 x optical Leica lens, image stabiliser - wouldn't be a bad bet - especially as Pixmania list it at £232 including VAT.

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/87347/art/panasonic/lumix-dmc-fz5-black.html?itag=3895

There's an in depth review here if you are interested.

Matt.