You will get to hear people asking what compact camera to buy. I have been looking around for a suitable replacement for my Fujifilm F31FD as well. Here are my takes for 2010:
1. Sensor size – the bigger the better. There will be more depth and bokeh in your pics. Trade off will be the physical size of the compact. Are you looking for something that you can put inside your pocket etc? There are a few big sensor compacts. They are Sigma DP2 series, micro 4/3 Olympus PEN E-P1/P2/PL1 …