Camera Urgent: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs Canon SX150

[bajaj151]

I am looking to own my FIRST digital camera under 8-9k range.Please help.

I have the following cameras in mind:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 : 6874
• Canon SX150: 7755

What are my other options?

 

[rocky_jvm]

I would buy SonyWx60 if under 10k CMOS sensor + Lithium Ion Battery.

 

[ndhanta]

Canon SX160 and Nikon L610?

What features are you looking in the Camera ?