New Camera and i don't know where to start

Hi, I recently purchased a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 (PAL - AUS) to replace our older digital camera and the the DV-AVI video camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pana...ix-dmc-fz200/2

It can record in MP4 and AVCHD.

I don't know where to begin with importing, editing and exporting the video formats. For my DV-AVI, i did simple editing in Windows Move Maker (v6 - which exported in DV-AVI format without processing/compression).

I prefer higher quality, and the ability to edit without losing quality.

I had a quick look at a test AVCHD recording and the file structure, i'm guessing, was BluRay. I have zero experience with BluRay, but i have a little experience with DVD authoring, video compression and MKV files.

I don't use physical media much and would prefer individual files that i can then make into DVDs/BluRays at a later time if i wished.

Where should i start?

Thanks :)