I was scratching head looking over these 2 models (Powershot S5 IS vs Lumix FZ18) but now mostly decided FZ18... now my only problem... how da heck to get this model in Kota Kinabalu Sabah! cos I phoned to 4 quite large camera shops here and they say.. "oh we do not carry Panasonic models here" walao ehhhh One of the shop even says "oh these are electrical & electronic items, u will need to get them from electrical shop"

Finally called in to Local Pana distro which also says... please call another 2 shops, lucky they have the contact number... if not back to searching from square 1... ish...

Found it selling in one of the shop here but only available in around 2 weeks time! Haih... wait again... RM1599 (not sure comes with what still..) Haven't visit them since I gave them my number to call back.. assuming he remembers and put my contacts in safe place...haiya if I'm in KL sure go buy edi...

btw, still having some doubts here on Powershot S5 IS i love the video record but I guess if wan get movie, might as well get a camcorder or something. Yeah I agree if only Pana comes out with a quieter zoom then they will be able to have zooming video mode.. it boils down my decision to FZ18 cos I wan to go further into photography from my previous pns coolpix 4100 (almost 3 years edi)

And DSLR is just way out of my budget cos if I really wan to into DSLR, i really think I seriously need to consider the lenses
Pentak K100D Super - not much lenses but kitlens are better than 350D kitlens
Canon EOS 350D - kit lens not as good as Pentax <--- if DSLR I'm leaning to this cos will be playing with lens (wider lens options)

So all in all I think I'll be aiming for this FZ18 for now cos I dun have budget to play with these DSLR yet. Plus dun really like changing lens cos takes time and u will miss some critical shots! lolx. For DSLR serious user, I think they will prob get middle or high end DSLR with one lens ready with another entry level DSLR of another lens or... with a prosumer in their hand. Well I'm not that pro yet so best decision is still with prosumer at the moment. When I find my barrier already, then will keep my $$ and go for DSLR in the future maybe...

Besides if get FZ50, might as well get the DSLR...

It all boils down to this FZ18 all-in-1 and I hope I can join u all soon.. wish me luck and hope I dun get anymore headaches and change my mind eyeing for DSLR again.. huhu

Edit : btw, if anyone knows how I can get this FZ18 in KK, Sabah, do let me know and one other thing is I will pay with Credit Card... thx

This post has been edited by Shoot@M3: Dec 28 2007, 08:26 PM

Awesome snaps there dude!
Gosh FZ18 really have some good stuff...
Anymore pic to post up guys so you can convince them and me as well hohoho

Same like me hahaha
Stuck with Z18 vs EOS350D
still yet to decide... cos here both no stock at the moment.. still waiting for Vladimir to reply whether he can get these 2 models... sigh wait again...

Last time i checked... my place here around RM1599 dunno comes with what..
Pricing here always higher cos I'm in East Malaysia
I'm also like u deciding DSLR or FZ18

no worries, got only 1 shop here selling
But I may just go for DSLR
OT : looking at ur other topic as well and still deciding on a DSLR for myself as well

I think not.. FZ50 is still considered quite new?

@pangping,
Try clean the contact with tissue or cloth and also the battery see if this helps
This post has been edited by Shoot@M3: Jan 3 2008, 04:43 PM

Ur welcome. Glad it helps