The category of "big sensor fixed lens compact cameras" is blooming lately; today's news includes
- the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 with 4/3" sensor and 11-34mm (24-75mm equiv.), f/1.7-2.8 lens
- the Canon PowerShot G7 X with 1" sensor, 9-37mm (24-100mm equiv.) f/1.8-2.8 lens
and even
- the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 with 1" sensor and 11mm (28mm equiv.) f/2.8 prime lens --- which also does phone calls, text messages, and some Android apps.
I can see having one of these as my "standard lens" kit, and using a system camera for the outliers of lenses that go longer, wider, or closer.
Maybe there is room for a "high end fixed lens" camera sub-forum.