Len_Gee

What vendor did you purchase the kit from? Return the kit and ask for a "real" new camera and lens.  Or ask for refund and purchase from another vendor.  It's too expensive to let the situation...

Was that meant to be a derogatory remark about the Germans? Anyway, I like #2. In post, could you have toned down or change the florescent green backpack to a color less distracting? Just my...

Congrats on getting a really good deal on the lens. To clean off the sticky residue, use some lighter fluid, sensor cleaning swab and get some fluid into the grooves.   You may need to apply...

Recommend second body or camera as backup. Will you bring  to back up images?  Laptop, or portable HD storage device? Enjoy trip.

Fisheye , and a Go Pro Head Cam for POV video. Check company's safety record. Pack and wear emergency parachute. I took hot air ballon ride over Napa-Sonoma, California a few years ago, and had...

So for me, no reason to upgrade. My 4s does just fine as a back up imaging device for casual social snapshots.

That sucks big time. Return policy still in effect from vendor you purchased the camera from? Return and get a replacement. GX7  even cheaper now as they are being discounted for the holiday season.

Agree. For $180 new, its a steal.

Any pics? Post and tell.

Sheesh, what an amazingly  rude and unhelpful comment. Are there many more idiots like this guy in Landscape and Travel Photography forum?

Why care?

How impressive is it? Will you post some pics here and show us? Post some pics from your G5 and same from your GX7. Enjoy, and can't wait to see some real life pictures taken with GX7.

OP, seems you have confessed to answering own question. if no real need for additional features of MKII, then save money. Get RX100 Classic.  It can take very sharp pictures with RX100, unless you...

Nice pic.   Provide recipe please.  I'm getting hungry.  ;)

Your question has been asked many times over in this forum since the camera was introduced a few years ago. Did you do a search inquiry to find your answer? Anyway, the answer to your question...

Really? Why you say Absolutic is ignorant or a troll? He is long time well respected member of MFT Talk forum. Post many fine pictures here.

I remember with fondness my first MFT brand new Blue G1 with 14-45 slipping out of my hand and falling over the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge during a vacation visit. Bought the combo in San...

The obvious difference is you can stuff the Ricoh or Coolpix easily down your pants. the GF5/14 mm combo might be too big. Have you considered the Sony RX100/ RX100mk2?

Greetings. Very nice pictures. I was recently there but don't remember the grass being so green (#1). What camera used? Lenses? Thank you for posting.

Hello, Beautiful  pictures. Sorry, I don't like the frames.  A bit distracting. Thanks for posting. Regards.