The camera convinces me in almost every respect. I use them a lot in the video function.
+ Image Quality: Here of course helps the 20mm 1.7 (albeit without OIS) immensely to "rauszuholen" good pictures from the camera. Have decided consciously against the 14-42 kit because I have a 45-175mm and 14-42mm the pancake (for videos).
+ Autofocus: Very fast and accurate
+ FITNESS: After 1 second, the camera runs out there and ready for use
+ Video function: Very flexible with very high resolution and extra features (fast motion, etc.)
+ Folding Live View Finder: Though decried by many as a gimmick, I use this gladly and often. Is a real added value for me (also handy when the nose is not the smallest one :-)).
+ Ease of use: Enormous flexibility via touchscreen, keys and numerous combinations. I miss anything and can adjust everything perfectly to my needs
+ Focus Peaking: I use rarely, but works well and reliably
+ WLAN connection: Genial. Use my iPad in the background and the images are already transferred directly when taking on iPad and not only after a whole finished recording. The remote control function I have so far not often used, but also works reliably.
+ Design: I love this pseudo Retor look (black / silver). Of course, is a matter of taste.
- Included Software: Is not on the qualitative level of the camera!
- Built-in stabilizer in the housing: Can not understand the good reviews it. Yes, it is now available and so once positive, but the results are still significantly worse than Olympus or Panasonic with lenses that have a built-in stabilizer. Panasonic - please make improvements! By the way do not forget when filming the stabilizer to disable horizontal, otherwise if there are any liquid intake!
CONCLUSION:
The camera has a very high level and extremely well and in a very compact stylish form. It meets all my criteria very well! However, the price (1,199 housing + 20mm) is proud. If you are still "bear" can, you should therefore wait for the first price decline, then the price / performance ratio is slightly better. The OM-D EM 1 appearance is as sure, "help". And Amazon has problems then maybe this combination offering instead only the combination with the 14-42mm.