Type of camera/lens/accesories : Preferably compact for travelling
Budget: Around RM1,500
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Canon or Panasonic
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait, street, travelling
Any specific models in mind? : Canon 860IS/90IS/970IS or equivalent Panasonic models (FX500/35)?
Any specific features u want? : Vibrant colors, good details, extensive shooting modes, fast response time, Image Stabilising, 8MP and above

I'm looking for a cam that i can shoot with when I travel. Vibrant colors, sharp details and nice depths are very important to me. I thought 860IS was good with its wide angle, until i came across 90IS which looks so neat. And 970IS has got 5x zoom. In your opinion, which one is more favorable - Wide angle or Zoom?

I'd like to try Panasonic for its Leica lens too. Any recommendation? FX500 and FX35 look interesting with their ultra-wide-angle lens.

Need to get it by end of this month, please help me out, guys! Thanks in advance!

Camera recommendation pinned thread.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/612308

Tested 860IS quite a good camera to have it.

I'd prefer a camera with more zoom as some moments when you need it for nearer photo taking, you won't be complaining lack of zoom.

yeah..zoom is better than wide angle..wideness is just up to u to adjust..