In short, plan to get a new camera, upgrade from an old 5MP Nikon IXUS 510.

#1 requirement - Preferable pocketable as used for travelling
#2 requirement - Quality picture ( probably min 1 inch lens size)
#3 requirement - Preferable rm2.5K below

So I done research and targeted Panasonic GF7 Mark II as is the best bang for money
However when test it at a shop yesterday, it was not really pocketable even tho it was marketed as "compact" & "small",
Even a mirrorless like Panasonic GF7, Sony a5100 is similiar size but the lens makes it protruding. I might as well get a small mirrorless camera sized ? However that also ends up using camera straps which i am trying to avoid. The pro side, quality of picture will definitely be a jump from a compact camera.

The only pocketable with quality pictures are
Sony RX100 Mark III, Panasonic LX10, panasonic TZ110
But they are over my budget by a big sum. My initial budget was only 1.5k but i have pushed it up until 2.5K now

So my dilemma is, should add $ to my budget again to get one of the real quality pocketable camera
or get a small size mirrorless camera.

Are they any other cheaper alternative to those compact mention camera ?
Could anyone share some input & advice for my situation.

portability? well just hold it with my hand and if needed slot it into my bag. Sigma 30mm f2.8 is a good start but i notice it's not good enough for me at least.. in low light. sold it to my buddy he likes it. getting samyang 50mm f1.4 or sigma 30mm f.14

if you really want to learn? Move your damn legs.

im talking about learning.. not judging.. to add on 30mm f2.8 that's pretty decent and @ 45mm that's a pretty good walk around lens. At least for me.

No idea what u guys talking about leg zoom and those mm. dont see myself bringing a bag of lens while traveling 
not familiar with fujifilm camera but i check its having 12.0MP 2/3" + slightly bigger
now aim for new unit of Sony powershot gx7 mark 2 or nikon DL24-85

Any recomended shop around PJ ?