Is the EPL1's IQ really that good?

I still use my E-PL1 as my primary camera. It is good, but it has its limitations as well. Once you get use to them, you learn to just shoot and work around them.

+ IQ is still really great, even the JPEGs

+ Cheap and sturdy, I throw mine around a bit

+ Flash!

- Noise at ISO800, can be reduced in Lightroom but I usually won't shoot higher than that.

- Slow focusing

- Screen is pretty crappy and colours aren't accurate

I'm seriously considering the E-PL5, but the lack of flash really hurts me. I find mine pretty useful.