Lumix G1 -- any experiences? (or alternatives)

[brokentelephone]

My g/f wants a new camera and thought this seemed like a good one?

She wants something small but a good lens, etc. Any ideas?

[Senna4ever]

The G1 is a great little camera. Very light, surprisingly good image quality. I know of a few pros who have it as a walkaround camera. There is an Olympus camera that is going to be released soon that is also based on the micro four thirds system.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusep1/

Also look at the Canon G10 and Panasonic LX3.

[Rikaro]

fast AF. When I said fast, I mean REAL FAST. I'm pretty impressed with the camera but the size isn't really that small. It's apparently smaller than any slrs on the market right now but it's still a pretty big one.

like senna4ever said, if you want something even more compact, you can wait for the olympus ep-1

[brokentelephone]

Originally Posted by Senna4ever

The G1 is a great little camera. Very light, surprisingly good image quality. I know of a few pros who have it as a walkaround camera. There is an Olympus camera that is going to be released soon that is also based on the micro four thirds system.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusep1/

Also look at the Canon G10 and Panasonic LX3.

Thanks! (PS: I came into your new place a few weeks back with my family -- my dad used to come into Sakana often! Excellent!)

[Senna4ever]

What new place??? I quit Bistro Sakana 2 years ago.