But most m43 lenses aren't weather proofed so that's a bit moot isn't it?

Op I'd wait for a comparison

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Normally I don't answer the question like this, if you ask which better camera to buy there are chance you have to rely on our preference rather than your own preference. Tough I mostly use Olympus, my experience with GF-1 also make me happy...there's a good side in both sides of m4/3.


If the budget limit you go with the G5 it's new and should be cheaper than OM-D EM-5.
If you plan to have a lot of non-native and non OIS lenses go with OM-D it's 5 axis IBIS will help you a lot.
If you need weather sealed camera go with OM-D.
If you prefer the compact form go with GX-1.
If you need more P&S compact then the GF-5 or EPM-1 should serve you better.
If you prefer warm JPEG go with OM-D.
If you prefer cool JPEG go with G5.
If you need high ISO and RAW go with OM-D.
If you need swivel LCD choose the G5.

The good thing about m4/3 format is there's quite a number of choice to choose for either new or old. My friend even considering G2 and G10 yesterday as his first foray to m4/3 format...

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My Gear : EM-5, E-1, EPL-1, + Lumix 20, 14; Fujinon 55; OM 35, 135; mZD 45, 12-50, 14-42, 40-150R; ZD 35, 14-54 mkI, 40-150 mkI

With only 2 (soon 3) weather sealed lens to choose, the weather sealed m4/3 camera may sound like a gimmick, but never forget there are lot of choice in 4/3 lenses as well (HG and SHG). I don't know how people habit when take picture under the rain but I tend to stick with only one lens once I go outside in the wet or dusty environment, as changing lens in those environment only inviting water and dust to camera inner parts.

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My Gear : EM-5, E-1, EPL-1, + Lumix 20, 14; Fujinon 55; OM 35, 135; mZD 45, 12-50, 14-42, 40-150R; ZD 35, 14-54 mkI, 40-150 mkI

Before committing to either an OLY or PANY M 4/3 camera, a dear friend who had both (his wife preferred one, while he the other!) offered to loan me both camera bodies along with a Pany 20/1.7 pancake and a 14-45 zoom. Armed with the cameras I spent a week getting to know both systems side by side. Admittedly my bias towards the Oly began early on in the audition. I preferred the Oly's image quality first and foremost, but also the way the camera worked with my style of shooting. Bottom line for me was that I much preferred the OLY over the PANY. If one is able, check out both before deciding. I'm glad I did!

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OM-D | E-P3
14 | 20 | 45 | 7-14 | 14-45 | 40-150

Yup, you got it. One or two foul-weather lenses is all you really need. If I expect to require lens change(s) in foul weather or really dusty/sandy areas, then I will first mount a 1.4x teleconverter and take the 1 stop hit in light in order to keep my body sealed at all times. The Olympus EC-14 teleconverter is fully weather sealed like the Zuiko lenses.

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This is good

One option is that buy what ever cheap one and use it for awhile, THEN you know what YOU appreciate and what to look after with your second body.

Important features for many shooters, but for me, not enough to bridge the price gap. In my economic analysis, I assigned an incremental value of $150 to IBIS, $50 to difference in IQ, and $1 to weather sealing (I don't have a need or desire to use a camera in inclement weather). As I do need a substantial grip, my starting point was a $600 difference, so the G5 would win on pure economics. Of course, YMMV and other factors may merit consideration.

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Except that the comparisons shown on this site seem to show very little difference in high ISO between the G5 and EM-5. And the major advantages of Oly's image processing have always been with jpegs. In raw, I don't think there's going to much reason to choose one over the other (based on image quality).

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Yes, and buying used is a good way to check out a new system, too. If you end up not liking what you buy, you can generally resell for close to what you paid for it. Much of my current gear, including a G2, and my 14-140, 7-14 and 45mm macro were bought used.

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