Kilroy_Woz_ere wrote:
I've narrowed my choice down to either Panasonic FZ20 or Canon S1 IS.

Brian,

Get yourself along to a decent photo dealer and actually handle both
cameras - you are now at that level of decision. Both will produce
excellent pictures (and perhaps movies within the limitations you list).
The Canon is perhaps smaller and is definitely cheaper (well, it costs
less!), but has less zoom. Some people find small cameras difficult to
handle. Try it with gloves on for those cold winter nights! How easy are
the menus to use? For the functions /you/ need?

A good dealer may price match an Internet site....

Cheers,
David