I need some help ...

jor23 wrote:

I started looking at GM1 and GM5. Of course, I am not rich enough to not to consider cost. To me, $400 for the GM1 and $500 for the GM5 seem too much for what it is. The more important thing is, once I mount my 17 on them, they are not really that small.

I agree that the EPM2 is simply too large, but the GM1 seems to meet your needs perfectly.

If you were willing to buy a used X100, then why not buy a used GM1? You can find used GM1 plus lens kits selling on ebay for even less than used X100 cameras. I even saw one sell for $188 that was just missing a charger. And those are not to hard find on Amazon for less than $20.

This camera is absolutely tiny, and when paired with a pancake lens is definitely pocketable.  Your X100 is around the same height and width as your EM1, even if much lighter. A GMi is considerably smaller, and much easier to carry in a pocket.

You really don't need the more expensive GM5, unless you insist on having an EVF on every camera you own. Because the EVF is the only major difference between the GM1 and the GM5. But if you need one, then get a GM5 and pay around $100 more.

I use an EM1 plus a GM1, and I find the combination works perfectly together. Plus, you have the advantage of using 100% of your M4/3 lenses on this pocket rocket. So it can also function as a second body, whenever you don't want to change lenses on the fly.