Help me decide (please!)

Hey there folks!

Trying to decide on if it's time for a new camera or not.

I had bought a Panasonic FZ7 about 5 years ago, and it's served me well.  Only drawback is the bulky size means i can't pocket it very easy.  So with the advances of zoom lenses on smaller cameras ... i'm starting to get the itch, haha.

The biggest contender right now is the Canon Powershot SX260.  It's gotten great reviews, and in the store, it did feel nice and small in my hand.

I've also read some great things about the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX20 and the Panasonic ZS20.

I wasn't as big a fan of the Sony in person... but could easily be swayed if it's by and large the best of the best.

I do have some familiarity with Panasonic - and have had great luck with my FZ7 - but from what I've read - the Canon outperforms in the photo department...

Any thoughts/advice?

thx in advance!