Which Camera?

The time has come to buy a new camera but I keep procrastinating and delaying because there are just so many different models to choose from.  I’m also a bit frustrated at the moment because no matter how much my photography has improved over the past two years, the one area that has simply not improved is my concert photography.

Obojeni Program at Exit Festival 2010 by Exit Festival

Quite simply, I want to take photos like this one.  Now December1975 gave me some excellent technical advice but one thing is for sure, I need a camera with better image stabilisation and better zoom than my current camera.  I’m looking for what is known as a ‘bridge’ camera as I am not quite ready for a DSLR.  I definitely want a viewfinder but appreciate an LCD screen and I’d like the ability to put my own penlight batteries in.  Video is not really a concern for me.  This is my current shortlist:

Fujifilm FinePix S2800 HD Digital Camera 14MP 18x Zoom 3.0 inch LCD Screen £199
Pentax X90 Digital Camera 12MP 26x Optical Zoom  2.7 inch LCD screen £215
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera 12.1MP 20x Optical Zoom 2.5 inch LCD screen £274
Nikon P100 Digital Camera 10.3MP 26x Optical Zoom  3.0 inch LCD screen £277

 

I guess what I am looking for from you, dear reader, is some advice.  Do you have any experience with any of these cameras? Are there any you would steer clear of or anything I should beware of? 

Any advice would be absolutely appreciated and I hope you don’t mind if I ask you lots of questions in return.