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yfyf 
What made you unimpressed with the E-P1? The GF-1's autofocus is better than the E-P1, but it's not DSLR speed either. I do find the interface, both buttons and software-wise, better on the GF-1. For me, the EVF is a big deal, but I haven't able to get an EVF yet.
Having a flash on the GF-1 is great though. I thought I could live without it but I was wrong.
Image quality seems identical to the E-P1, I think both are good in that respect.
For me the biggest EP-1 problems are:
1. Autofocus (having it cycle thru the focus each time is ridiculous, even on the pancake). Noted its better on the GF1.
2. Focus selection box is huge! Is there an option on the GF1 to resize it? For a camera capable of such narrow DOF it seems crazy to have such a big box.
3. Interface is terrible. Noted its better on the GF1.
4. EVF for me is also huge. I cant get used to holding a camera in front of me for manual focus control. Of course I knew this going in, I just thought it would be easier to get used to it.
I use a 5DMk2 usually and like having access to all of the AF points. I think the GF1+EVF might be perfect for a similar workflow.
Who uses the VF on the EP-1? There are no scales for hyperfocal calculation, so how is it used? Look thru the VF and hope for the best? It must be for cosmetic purposes, posers only. Its still in bubble wrap in my box.
I bought the GF-1 yesterday morning in Tokyo. I can't seem to change the bastard into English. ffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Couple of quick observations: GF-1 has a more functional read-out and interface, less stupid animations. GF-1 is slightly faster in focusing GF-1 is noticeably lighter GF-1 LCD is very nice GF-1 control wheel is a bit stiff, the upper control wheel on E-P1 is nicer but at least there's no stupid dial with buttons mounted on it Panasonic 20mm 1.7 is nice, OOF areas rendered nicely
