So I've been waiting for a compact camera with either 4/3rds sensor size or larger and priced around $600. There are only a few on the market:
Sigma DP1, DP2 (Sensor size 20.7mm x 13.8mm)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
Olympus PEN E-PL1, E-P1, E-P2 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
Sony NEX3, NEX5 (Sensor size APS-C 22.2mm x 14.8mm)
I was leaning towards the Olympus but read that Sony was going to make a APS-C size sensor compact camera so I waited and finally got it.
I own lots of cameras, Nikon D700, Nikon D300, Nikon D50, Panasonic LX3, Canon S90, Canon SD960, and a bunch of others.
Pros about NEX3:
This thing shoots fantastic photos.
The 16mm : 24mm equiv lens is awesome.
HD video is pretty cool.
Innovative controls need to get use to.
Panaramic shooting mode.
Photos are very sharp.
Cool screen flexibilities.
Cons:
Only got the pancake 16mm for compactness, 18-55mm is too big and defeats the whole purpose.
It's possible to shoot manual but ISO is hidden under two menus to adjust, apperture & shutter is easy to adjust.
Battery does go fast even when turned off, the firmware update did help.
Weird flash attachment, wish it could bend upwards for ceiling bounce flash.
Wish they sold a snug fit leather case like shown on website.Other than that, it's a pretty sweet camera. I heard Nikon is developing their own so that they can keep up with the compact large size sensor market. I hope it's a DX format sensor so almost equivalent to APS-C sensor.
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