Choosing the next great Rangefinders / Pseudo-rangefinders

[herp_doctor]

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I got me the perfect rangerfinder cammie, the Panasonic LX3.
Im quite happy with its multi aspect ratio, wide and super sharp / super fast lens. Not to mention its great IQ. The perfect all-around bridgecam for me. The size of a P&S with a sensor and IQ that of a DSLR. Comes really handy, specially for snatch and shoot moments. Where space, size and weight matters, without sacrificing the quality of photos taken.


That is till a new one pops up on the market...


The new one up in the market trully is remarkable and im really tempted in getting it. This pair trully connects the P&S and the DSLR all in one bundle; size, IQ, lens interchangeability, IQ, etc..

The Olymus Pen Ep-1 and the Panasonic Lumix GF1. Each comes with it's own pros & cons. Best thing about them is their ability to change lens, compact size and sensor size..

Which then would be a better buy?

[cocoy10]

Panasonic Lumix GF1





Olympus Pen E-P1

[cocoy10]

DP Review: "...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..."

[herp_doctor]

Right on sir... And now, my head and my heart's having a bloody hard time deciding which one.

And i believe the Lumix GF1 is still not available in the Phils, while the Ep-1 is thru Axis Global.. Maybe i'll just have to sit on tight and wait for the christmas sale bells to ring before deciding on which one..

Hehehe...