Panasonic SD-9 or Canon Vixia HF 100?
I am in the market for an HD camcorder and I have shortlisted these 2 camcorders. Which one would you recommend? I am totally new to the world of camcorders and my shortlist is based on online reviews. Sell me the right one please!

Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Capture high-definition video to flash memory; 1920 x 1080 progressive recording
10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer
Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide
5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature
Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
List Price: $799.95
Price: $548.92
You Save: $251.03
Customers Reviews : http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-HDC-SD9-Definition-Camcorder-Stabilized/dp/B0011FTKFY/ref=pd_bbs_1?tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Capture high-definition video to flash memory
12x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode
2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
Simultaneous photo capture
List Price: $899.99
Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping.
You Save: $300.99
Customers Reviews : http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF100-Definition-Camcorder-Stabilized/dp/B00114162K/ref=pd_bbs_1?tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325