I have all the same questions, and also am wondering what either the LZ1 or Lz2 is going to cost. These cameras look great on paper.
1) Has anyone had a chance to see a review of Panasonic's Lumix LZ2 camera?
2) Does anyone know when it will launch at retail?
3) What are your thoughts on how this compact camera compares with offerings from Sony (P series) and Canon (SD series)? It seems to offer some unique advantages in having 6x optical zoom, image stabilization, AA batteries, longer battery life along with great image quality (the last observation is based on dpreview's appraisal of the FX7).
4) Do Canon's SD400-500 offerings address some of the concerns mentioned in camera reviews with the SD300 such as edge softness, purple finginng, lens flare, battery life, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

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