I've got a Sony Cybershot and it's very good. They do the DSC-HX20V which is comparible to that Panasonic (and also cheaper)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007DDCVM2/
Or they've just announced the HX50. No GPS in the UK, but has got a 30x optical zoom
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsc-h-series/dsc-hx50