I used to have a FujiFlim FinePix S5000. It honestly was a great bridge camera, but it made me yearn for having a "real deal".
A few months ago, I bought an Olympus E-PL2. Not sure if it's the "real deal", but it's sure as hell lighter than one, and I'm thrilled with the shots I get.
So far, the only things I have up here are old theatre memories shot with the trusty S5000.