I went the route with cameras you are thinking. After getting a camera with 3 lenses and using it for several months I ran across a man using a compact Panasonic ZS7 camera and taking off hand zoom shots I couldn’t believe. It has a image stabilizer system that even on the highest digital zoom shooting off hand is unbelievable. Yet it’s small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. I’m just saying if you like the camera you have now for ease of carry and just wish of more zoom power and clearer pictures. Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7. I think you will be amazed at what it can do and no extra baggage to carry with you. My one fault with the ZS7 is poor inside flash pictures.