just ebay it......you should find 1.

This is what DPReview.com said in their preview of the GF1:

"We've been playing with the GF1 for a month or so now (and have had a full production sample for a couple of weeks) and I have to say that, even before we start the formal review process, we're very impressed with it indeed. When we reviewed the Olympus E-P1 we commented that it was a camera you'd buy with your heart; with the GF1 there's now an option for those who like to buy with their head, too. We'll be bringing you a full review as soon as we can, but for now here's a preview and extensive samples gallery to keep you going."


Panasonic GF1 key advantages:

Faster autofocus and AF subject tracking
Higher resolution screen (twice as many dots)
Built in flash
Optional Viewfinder
AVCHD Lite
Fast (F1.7) pancake lens

Olympus E-P1 key advantages:

Currently supports autofocus on a wider range of Olympus Four Thirds lenses
In-body IS
Collapsible kit zoom
Stereo Sound
Dual control dials
Art Filters

Check out the sample photos taken with their fast pancake f/1.7 lens

this two m4/3 got each selling point.................
For me built-in IS is most important to me....

Stringfellow: sorry to hear about your E-P1 becoming your backup.

The one thing that is really making me perk up (a bit) is the 20/1.7f lens.

The rest not really - i mean, 185 pound optional EVF? which is inferior than the one in the G1? I'll pass.

BTW - check this out http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp...essage=32888280

Now THAT is a stalker lens for m4/3. And oh wow Fisheye lens, and that 14/2.0.

I want the first and the last - just because i can hahaha

can olympus use panasonic m4/3?
But i love the 1st pen of olympus......All manual.
I had 5 OM lens in my pocket already.........I love the way it from the origin...........
I also used OM lens on my E-P1...........is cool..classis
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This post has been edited by dazzle: Sep 2 2009, 07:35 PM

m4/3 is a mount - so yes, olympus can use panasonic stuff and vice versa.

Hmmm, I don't see that much love towards the GF1 compared when the PEN was first released...
Should I just keep my PEN? Hmmmmmmm...

This post has been edited by ae8za: Sep 2 2009, 09:05 PM

The E-P1's esthetics just makes people fall in love with the design. For the GF1 it's the specs.

go ahead..............this pen will not hurt your pocket........compare to the big boy on another thread.....that 1 burn men

Am hoping Olympus takes the cue of Apple and release a 2nd version of the EP-1 soon I can live without the flash and OVF but the AF speed is what holding me back . . and ofcourse the the price

* I know the GF-1 offers a very good AF speed . . but GF prefers the retro look of the PEN >< *

i think.olympus will refresh E-P1 firmware soon.....

so is there a black body for ep-1 ? i am thinking of getting ep-1 by selling my h50(probably not) and save money to get it .

Nope. Only White and Silver (actually its brushed steel, but its shiny )

However you can always buy skins for the camera. From here:

http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/html/E-P1/leatherette/EP1.php

so is it a good time to get this camera now ?

yes..........up to your budget.

I guess it's better to get the GF1 package with 14-45mm lens...
because it's much more expensive than the f1.7 pancake! but the panake lens is so niceee....

anything that fit into your budget............
Just go ahead

I can't wait for the 20/1.7!

don't wait buy from JP............as Shinshiki help you to order...
But is grey set lol.....

the future lens tat gonna be release in 2010 is a bom!!! 8mm fisheye and 14mm f2.8 prime and 100-300 tele!!! nice and sweet