Panasonic FX8 vs Casio S500

[ScottL]

New to digital cameras looking for easy to use camera which will fit in my pocket for general purpose use.

Any thoughts of the pros and cons? From the reviews sounds like pic quality would be a little better with the FX8 and it's Optical Image Stabilizer is a better form then the casio's.



If I go for the FX8, spending the extra for the FX9 is tempting, though I gather unnecessary.

On the casio side there is also the EX-Z57 or the higher MP EX-Z750

Thanks for your time.

[mtclimber]

Please be careful with the Panny FX series. They have big time shutter lag. The Fuji F-10 is not ultra-slim but it has a high ISO capability that makes it very attractive. Personally, I shy away from Casio.

MT