The Canon just copy Panasonic and other competitor like KM Z5 as well as the other competitor Sony and its H1. IMO, FZ5 is still the best. It(S2) yet has the chubby and fat shape again.
IXUS30 picture quality is lousier, and the lens have corner softness though. Get FX7 instead :D
Most cam should be able to consume the Oxyride batts.
MScolour, got stock of LZ1 & 2 already ?!?