Regarding the image quality I think that the 14-150 kit lens 14-42 which is not bad, well above target. Unfortunately, I now train nearly 680 grams (EP-L 2 with lens and viewfinder) around with me. Nevertheless, my Canon 7D, which is equipped with a similar focal length, brings about a kilo more on the scale. Of course, I prefer the Canon in specific tasks (sports, auto racing, macro shots, fast moving images, unrivaled design options). She's a super good camera. Nevertheless, the Canon remains at home because usually on vacation and while hiking the weight. Since Olympus is my preferred device with the 14-150. None of the tiny compact camera comes close, so I have the impression the image quality of the PEN with the 14-150. But that also is located on the sensor size, which exceeds that of compact cameras multiple times.