06-01-2012, 06:49 AM
Cam body: Have a look at the GX1 and the G3. IQ is identical, features and price differ. Alternatively, there are very good offers around for MFT cams with the older 12 MP sensor, e.g. a new GF3 for less than 250 Euros, about 130 Euros more add the Pana 14mm f/2.5 prime. I suppose a GH2 is already beyond your budget, but if video is important look no further.
Lenses: The latest Pana 14-42 X kit lens is said to blur at shutter speeds between 1/80 to 1/160 - to my knowledge this issue is as yet unresolved. The original 14-45 is optically probably still the best choice. If you go for primes grab the Pana 20mm f/1.7 and the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8. The Pana 25mm f/1.4 is very good but pricey. Generally, M.Zuiko lenses work fine on Pana bodies but they don´t provide image stabilization.
Lenses: The latest Pana 14-42 X kit lens is said to blur at shutter speeds between 1/80 to 1/160 - to my knowledge this issue is as yet unresolved. The original 14-45 is optically probably still the best choice. If you go for primes grab the Pana 20mm f/1.7 and the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8. The Pana 25mm f/1.4 is very good but pricey. Generally, M.Zuiko lenses work fine on Pana bodies but they don´t provide image stabilization.