eliminate this one.
Canon EOS Rebel 30D 8MP Digital SLR Camera
It is a fantastic camera. at a high price. With the exception of better video, larger batter, for longer usage between charges. and with the 4 gig card should be able to take 1 hour videos It has nothing over the Lumix DMC-FZ50 . If you were a professional photographer the SLR would be it's selling point. But, I doubt if that is something that would ever need.
Over all the Lumix DMC-FZ50 has all of the features you really want. Even if both were the same price I would say go for the Lumix DMC-FZ50
Canon EOS Rebel 30D 8MP Digital SLR Camera Kit
* Ideal digital camera for the serious photographer
* Canon 8.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor resolution
* EOS 30D digital camera features DiGIC II image processing
* 2.5-inch LCD monitor
* True spot metering
* Durable new shutter mechanism
* Canon Picture Style feature
* Magnesium-clad body
* User-selectable high-speed and low-speed continuous shooting at 5 fps or 3 fps - up to 30 (JPEG), 11 (RAW) or 9 (RAW+JPEG) consecutive frames when set at 5 fps and fast 0.15-second startup time
* Impressive 9-point wide-area AF with a dual precision sensor at the center
* One-touch direct printing and improved PictBridge features, including more custom print effects and printing with shooting information
* Fully compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses and a wide range of EOS system accessories
Accessories include:
* EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
* VC-100 video cable
* IFC-400PCU USB interface cable
* BP-511A battery pack
* CG-580 battery charger
* EOS digital solution disk
* Printed instruction manual
Bonus Kit includes:
* 4GB CompactFlash memory card
* Extra rechargeable battery
* 55-inch tripod
* Carrying case
* 3-piece filter kit
* 5-piece cleaning kit
