Olympus is a good choice if u can 't move on from live view of a prosumer however lenses and flashes are very hard to get plus 3AF point is not a good start

If u want value for money try eos 350d ..good value for money body with a lousy kit lens..and perhaps pair that up with a tamron 17-50 f2.8 u shud be paying around close to 3k ..with enought change for a bag and a sturdy tripod.
8 megapixel with 9 AF points.
But canon lenses are very expensive to get ..your choice can be third party like sigma, tamron , tokina,

Good value for money
K100d super = Rm1999 u can get a 6 megapixel slr with an outstnading kit lens which is rated one of the best kit lens in the segment with body stabilization and dust removal ...It's  a bang for your buck

Read the reviews and u be amazed at how much this dslr can do for yu compared with canon or olympus as the colours are punchy with compatibility with lenses made 20 years ago...

Readily compatible lenses are very cheap and it ;s easier to own the range and still get excellent shot everytime.
Also third party available lenses tamron, tokina( they made lenses for pentax) , tamrons..

Good recommendation
K100d Super = 1999
11 cross AF points, In body stabilization making any lenses u put on it to have shake reduction instantly wihtout resorting to a lot of expensive lenses . dust removal ( can compete with 400d form canon)
can shoot up to ISO3200 ( good ISO performance). Can support Supersonice Direct Motor lenses for quiter
Stainless Steel Chassis ..much more robust and tougher camera than other cameras..Good comfortable grip

Nikon: d40x d40 not value for money although cheap at 2300 but compatibility issues with lenses made before this body . Only compatible wiht tamron HSM Sigma HSM , or AFS pricey nikon lenses..also 3 AF points only.
This is my 2 cents only from a an EX S3IS user who recently movefd to a k100d super.