Is it just the EPL1 or are all 4/3 cameras not very user friendly?

Phototransformations,

I couldn't agree with you more. My point was I still read far too frequently on these boards comments from the "big camera boys" stating basically that if you don't use one of theirs you are relegated to a crappy IQ, snapshot-taking noob. And I guess I'm a little tired of it and want those who are reading these boards' questions to recognize that its just not true and you can take excellent photographs if you learn to use your camera and learn the skills necessary to be a good photographer without spending big bucks for a big camera or two or three and a 1/2 dozen prime lenses. Yes, your photography will be limited, but their are still more than enough available images to capture to last a lifetime for anyone.

Everyone can enjoy photography!