It seems a Nikon APS-C compact is on its way

http://nikonrumors.com/2009/09/15/nikon-to-announce-aps-c-sized-sensor-compact-camera-similar-to-leica-x1.aspx

Hope it carries a HQ zoom, not a fixed focus lens like the X1. And that it has at least an EVF a la GF1. Of course an EVIL with F-mount would be even better, but that's too much to expect.
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