Hmm... I was also considering which to get for my new camera since my old one just went dead. Between a prosumer and DSLR. Was thinking of getting a DSLR at first. But considering the technical side of photography not to mention to invest in additional lense and other accessories I am 99.9% decided to get a prosumer camera. First for its cost and second to learn up the basic of photography before I really start to venture to the world of DSLR.

Comparison wise, it is really an apple to an orange. Totally different class of their own. But to be frank, DSLR does have much better flexibility in terms of features and creative photography which prosumer and normal PnS camera are severely limited by their hardcase design.

And I do agree on the person behind the camera concept. Equip you with all the equipments and accessories for the camera in the market. Provide you with assistants to carry all the weights and hire a specialist in changing the lense that you want to use to snap the particular photo. Without the sound knowledge of what to use, when to use and where to use your photos still turns out sucks.

Just my humble opinion and common sense. Disagreement can be point out for sharing among the people here.