I still think the G3 is the best bang for the buck M43 body.
I agree, the G3 is a good value. However, after using a G3 for hundreds of pictures on an assignment one day, side-by-side with my GX1, I preferred the overall handling and feel of the GX1 (though no viewfinder or articulating screen is a negative). I later sold my G3 and purchased a second GX1.
It's funny that I get tempted even though there is no reason for me to buy this given that I already have two PEN bodies. The money is better spent on lenses. The G3 is much more tempting since I'd at least have the comfy ergs of the Panny baby-DSLR body style.