Scanning of Film Prints by Processing Labs - Image Resolution

I shoot a fair amount of film, in addition to digital, so I usually scan my own photos to be able to use the image editor. I've asked around to the run of the mill photo labs (wally world, costco, kmart, etc) about having my images output to picture CD and there appears to be quite a bit of difference in the image resolution and output format they offer. Many of them can't top my basic flatbed scanner.
anyone have any insight into this, or suggestions for where I might go to get a 5MP output image tif?
Most of the photo labs offer jpg at around 1600 x 1200
thanks!

Tyler/Chuck
My comment came about for 3 reasons:
1) I have come across quite a lot of people who either buy or save up for DSLRs who don't need them. They just think it's the only route to good pictures. The reality is that, in some cases, they never get a good pic because the cameras are too complex. The main thing is to be aware of the options.
2) For the last 15 years of film photography [I gave up film 3 years ago], I used SLRs. There really wasn't a choice. I started out with a bag full of lenses, which I lugged around. I missed loads of pictures because I hadn't lugged it. In the latter few years I started using "super-zoom" lenses - 28-200 and then 28-300. The effect was that I just didn't need any other optics. I was still carrying a camera weighing about 1Kg, but that was an improvement.
3) For me, photography is about taking pictures. Period. I come across so many people who are obsessed with all the equipment. They buy all the mags and are always hankering after something new. I sometimes wonder if they ever take any pictures [other than all those "test shots"]. I've had the same digicam for 3 years. I might upgrade it soon, but I'm not in a hurry.

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