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It depends what your going do with the images if your just posting on the web then the lumix will be equal to a SLR
if your aiming to use your images for slideshows using a digital projector then agian the lumix will be ok
I have used the lumix FZ30 for a couple of years and it is an excellent camera capable of producing quality A4 prints,the only reason I upgraded to a canon 40d was that the lumix failed to get close in macro mode, I DO miss the fold out screen which made flower & fungi shots a breeze,I hate carrying extra lenses with the 40d and changing them is a nightmare in the field, just cost me £50 to have the sensor cleaned
at the end of the day if your happy with the results stick with the lumix