Which is the best buy between the Fuji FinePix S8000 & the more expensive Panasonic DMC FZ18?

Is it worth paying the extra 50 pounds for the Panasonic? Does it have more facilities or produce better prints? Thanks.

You will see by the comparison that the Panasonic has a few more features you may find worth the added cost.

Short list:
* 16:9 panoramic option
* Much better macro feature
* Leica lens
* Uses state of the art Li-ion battery (holds charges longer and can last for five years or longer)
* Uses lens based IS
* Uses the industry standard SD memory card.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=fuji_finepixs8000fd%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz18&show=all

Otherwise they have similar features.

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