Mac OS creates huge PDF file - PDF file size too big

Hi,
I have a 80 K Word file. The file is one page, some text and a 12 KB .jpg file imported in. I then duplicated the jpg graphic 7 times (8 total images).
Here are the resulting sizes when creating PDF's using different methods within Mac OS X print menu:
Save as PDF 550 KB
Compress PDF 5.2 MB !!!!
Save as PDF w/ Quartz reduce file size 2.5 MB !!!!
Compress PDF w/ Quartz reduce file size 2.1 MB !!!!
I recreated (from scratch) the same content using Canvas. I got the following:
Canvas X "Save as:PDF" 56 KB
Mac OS print pdf 550 KB
Mac OS print compress PDF 2.5 MB !!!
Can anyone explain what is going on??? I can make the file available if you with to play with it.
Version Details:
Word 2004 (11.2)
Mac OS X 10.4.7
Thanks much,
Mace
Intel iMac 20", PB15 Alu, iMacG4 17, Sawtooth Mac OS X (10.4.7) Many other Macs from 128k on.

I don't have distiller on my Mac... and the point (which I haven't gotten into) is that this is for a friend who just got a Mac. So, here I was touting the ease of use and she goes and finds a way to turn a 60 kB Word file into this monstrosity. So, the point is to avoid "extra steps" and additional software (which I eventually had to do anyway with Canvas X).
I just don't understand how the Mac OS X PDF maker can take a 60 kB Word document and turn it into a 5 MB behemoth... and this is when set to compress the PDF!
I mean, a 5 MB jpeg is about 40-50 MB uncompressed which, for an 8.5x11" page is 300 dpi at 16 bit RGB color, 400 dpi 8 bit color.
I've just never come accross anything like this and am totally clueless what is going on.
Thanks for any insights.
Mace

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