There seems to be some confusion about the basic differences amongst the four currently available Micro Four Thirds cameras. I've tried to summarize the major points in the table below. Unique strengths and weaknesses are highlighted.
In-body image stabilization | No | Yes | No | No |
Multi-aspect ratio sensor | No | No | Yes | No |
Smallest size | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Integrated EVF (best in class) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Available kit including OVF | No | Yes | No | No |
Available add-on EVF | Not applicable | No | Not applicable | Yes |
Autofocus with all standard 4/3 lenses via adapter | No | Yes | No | No |
Faster autofocus | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Articulated LCD | Yes | No | Yes | No |
On-board flash | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
High res LCD | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Video | No | 720p Stereo | 1080i Stereo | 720p Mono |
Kit zoom comments | -14-45mm -Larger than -Stabilized | -14-42mm -Collapsible (small) | -14-140mm -Video optimized -Stabilized | -14-45mm -Larger than -Stabilized |
Kit prime comments | Not available | 17mm f/2.8 kit comes with OVF | Not available | 20mm f/1.7 lens has strong early reviews |
Anti-aliasing filter | Slightly weaker (more aliasing, better resolution) | Slightly stronger (less aliasing, lower resolution) | Slightly weaker (more aliasing, better resolution) | Slightly weaker (more aliasing, better resolution) |
Control dials | One | Two | One | One |
Art filters | No | Yes | No | No |
Price | -17mm kit: $900 (includes OVF) |