Sony DSC-N1 vs. Panasonic DMC-LX1

[Balli]

I am going on vacation to Japan in July and am looking to buy my first digital camera before I go. I have norrowed my choices down to the Sony DSC-N1 and the Panasonic DMC-LX1.I love Sony's large 3" touch screen, but also like the idea of Panasonic's widescreen pictures.I really don't 'need' the camera till the end of July, so do you guys think I should wait till mid June to see if either company brings out newer and better versions, or should I just bite the bullet and buy either the N1 or the LX1?Any help would be appreciated.Hassan.