Quote Originally Posted by SmartWombat
Sorry about that.
I assumed you'd look at it and see what they put in the box.
Perhaps try handling both cameras (and any others taking your fancy).

I was torn between the wider angle of the 480 and its 8MP, versus the optical stabiliser of the LZ6.
Because the LZ6 takes standard AA batteries, if you run out of charge you can get a battery almost anywhere. Something I thought might be useful on a cruise, where they may not be able to get back to base for a recharge part way through the day.

I've been caught out with my Minolta P&S that use custom Li-Ion batteries because there is no alternative power. Same on my 1DS the day I forgot to recharge it before going out

I've found something interesting at Maplin, they sell the Uniross Hybrio rechargeable batteries. I've been trying them for 6 months and I think they really are well worth the extra few £.
They claim the charge lasts almost as well as alkaline batteries when the battery isn't in use, and I've been very impressed with how well they last. I can leave them charged for a month and still there seems to be no practical difference from batteries charged the day I use them.

I'm using an ordinary 4-cell AA charger, something you can pick up really cheap, and not the expensive Panasonic charger. I prefer to charge 4 batteries at a time outside the camera, rather than tie up the camera on the charger for hours.

I haven't tried the Lithium AA cells they're advertising on TV right now, but if they really do have 6x the life of ordinary AA (I am sceptical on that) then they would be excellent to drop in the camera bag for emergency.

I've been using the LZ5 for a year with no case, because it has the protective shutters over the lens and it goes in my pocket (not with keys and stuff that might scratch it) there seems no need for a case the way I use it.
I've even dropped it onto concrete twice (I would not recommend that!) and it still works, though I'm trying not to tempt fate by doing that a third time

I hope that the LZ6 does a good job for them on the cruise.
Thank you for all your help, you've been fantastic.