>>1253292>NEX series has excellent image quality, the external flash may be awkward but at least it's included (unlike E-P1/P2)Sorry, we're talking about the E-PL1.
>and the price isn't higher at all.I bought my E-PL1 for 400 dollars, and the Sony NEX-3 is 150 more than that. The lens cost more for the NEX cameras as well. Once I've bought a zoom, I'll have saved $350 at least.
>NEX's *real* drawbacks are extremely small choice of native lenses, lack of a viewfinder option, and an UI that's more geared towards point-and-shoot type of operation.Those are drawbacks to both camera series, although PEN has more lens comparitively. But the advantage is size for both, and for me it's worth it. The camera you want to be on you will be taking the best shots.
I've taken shots with both, and think the PEN camera takes better pictures. Although the autofocus is very slightly slower on the E-PL1 compared to the NEX-3.
>>1253294>m43, better IQ than NEX.I'm glad we agree, but you should see a doctor about that constipation