Panasonic FZ20 or FZ3?

[Christine Braunton]

My priorities are large zoom, image stabilisation and maybe a hot shoe for external flash.

I generally take photos whilst out walking or occasionally at Gigs when my partner is playing with his group.

I am trying to decide between FZ20 and FZ3 (both Panasonic). I won't be using the external flash shoe very often andhope tobuy a slave flash.The FZ20 is a bit pricey for me.

My existing camera is Canon Powershot A80, not enough optical zoom or flash capability for me. Here in England I can'tlocate the same range of slave fash units.WouldI get a slave flash to suit both the Powershot A80 andPanasonic FZ3?