Cameras are a biatch!

So, this blog starts with a bit of a plea for help!  I'm a a bit of tech head, so it was with confidence that I embarked on searching for a decent camera to replace my point and shoot.

Two weeks of research, however, has left me reeling!  I build PC's in my spare time but hats off to those PhotoRati, they surely do have some techy terms to get your head around...

Focal length, aperture, ISO, CCD, CMOS, Bridge Camera, Compact zoom, travel zoom, DSLR etc etc.

So I think I've narrowed it down but I want your input!  I'll mainly be taking pictures of the family and i am upgrading from an Canon Ixus 70.  Which one should I go for folks!  Make your suggestions as well please if my list is wide of the mark!

Thanks in advance.

Budget £250

Panasonic TZ18 (due March)

Panasonic TX8 (outgoing model)

Fuji HS10