I own a G3, I have had SLRs, or DSLRs, so, I am accustomed to OFV, or EFV.
BUT, I find using the LCD very useful at times also. The Tilt/Twist LCD can be versatile if you like Video and Very Low angle shooting.
The G3 and GX-1 share the same sensor.
I have two "cons" with the G3,
- The Auto-Eye switch on the G1/GH1/G2/GH2 was taken away 🙁
- The 4-way for ME, is just a tad to close to where my thumb rests, and can change the ISO w/o noticing it. A thumb bump of whatever it's called, would be nice. I have consider a Leica accessory that goes in the flash shoe that has a thumb hold.
not a Deal breaker, for me..
IF, you prefer a NON-SLR style... the GX-1 Period... Same sensor as the G3...
The GH2, is VERY CLOSE to the IQ of the G3/GX-1... and has a larger hand grip, Ratio correcting over-sized sensor, Input for Mike for Video with External to connect to pro video equipment.
It has the "Auto-Eye" switch on the EFV
🙂
So, the GH2 may be option to look at also, and the price is dropping a bit. IT IS Panasonic's High End GH series.