Compared to the 1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix TZ5?

I've been pouring over reviews and sample photos, everyone keeps praising the Panasonic Lumix TZ5, however in the photos I've seen from http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM (especially the "Still-life 100" is what I have compared all the cameras with), the TZ5 pictures seem quite blurry/smudged, and the noise is visible. But the HD movie recording is awesome.

However, when I look at the Still-life 100 shots from the SD890 IS, they are amazing, right down to the finer writing on the bottles, such as "8.1 fl oz.". The "BUILT-IN" wording on the Crayola box is much clearer. Same goes for the 1100 IS, the picture looks much crisper compared to the TZ5.

So I realise this isn't much of a question and more of a statement, but I truly cannot decide which one to get, so if anyone can offer some additional things which might help sway me to one camera or another, that'd be great. I'm not all that sure I would even use movie recording that much, irregularly at best, so I think the quality of photos is something more important, especially when you're buying a CAMERA. I am obviously looking for something pocket size.

hello jordan
the two cameras are very similar .
the best thing to do is to go to your local camera store and test them both.
reviews and test shots are a good guide but it your view that counts.there is no substitute for a hands - on demonstation

While I appreciate and plan on doing that, I am still wondering why so many people are saying to get the TZ5 over a Canon these days, especially given the sample photos.

Steve - i hear what you are saying but how do you explain how much obviously better all the pictures are in the http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM site as Jordan referred to. doesnt make sense to me as the TZ5 has such a larger optical lens ( i always assumed that this translates into better pictures.???)
jon