Your experiences & recommendation has definitely put this camera in the running. The small size & in-body stabilization are major positives. The ability to use most other manufacturer's lenses is also an excellent plus (I could actually get a Canon & in a pinch - use this body as a backup - wow!). I'm a bit concerned by the smaller sensor but your images are helping me get over it ...Ron: You should definitely consider M43. It's a great format. I won't lie: There's stiff competition from Sony and their NEX cameras, but the glass available for M43 is much better quality than anything Sony has put out yet.
LOL* it does look plastic... beautiful plants BrokkenThat plastic macrophylla looks great!