Panasonic GM1 compared to NEX-5R. Should I consider switch?

oorraine wrote:

Len_Gee wrote:

If it were my money, no way.

Please take no offense, but appears to me, you're all over the map with your decision making process and justification for acquiring another camera to replace your NEX-5R.

Is it just a case of chronic G.A.S.? Is it change for no good reason, except to try a newer camera?

Are you willing to downgrade IQ to MFT /RX100 from APS-C? Ok with losing money in trade or selling your NEX gear?

Better to go out and take more pictures with what you already own.

Good luck whatever you decide.

I admit, it is a bit of trying a new camera. And if I would go to GM1, I would sell all my NEX gear.

You indirectly answered one of my main question: is GM1 with 20mm on par with NEX-5R+SEL35F18 in low light? What I read above, answer is no.

Actually nobody here suggests a switch from NEX to GM1. And this is a Micro Four Thirds forum... so decision is clear for me now

As soon as I saw where he said "downgrade IQ to MFT /RX100 from APS-C" I had to laugh.   I owned an RX100 for a year and there is no comparison to the GM1.  I also started with the NEX 6 and found there is no noticeable "downgrade" in IQ as I switched to an Olympus (I wanted the IBIS and smaller lenses).   If you read what DP Review says in their reviews, they agree with me.

Oh, and the GM1 with the slightly wider aperture lens is every bit as good as the 5R with the 35mm F/1.8 lens from my experience.  The only difference is one is about twice the size of the other. 

I'll add the GM1 has a built-in flash but there will be no option for a VF.   You will have the choice of more lenses and if you were looking at the NEX 24mm lens you will find you can get the 25mm F/1.4 lens which is actually sharper wide open for 1/2 the price.