size wise, i only really want to use the so called pancake lens on it

so i have invested in the panasonic gf1 , i await it,s delivery, the nex was just too small for me

That's interesting Gio as you're the first complaining of it being small. How about the lenses?

those new SLT cameras might fit better? though not your pocket, I don't think the panny will either

I tried the camera in the shop with the 16mm lens, then I had a friends for a couple of hours ,that had the 18-55 kit lens, I really only want to use the 16mm but with either of the lenses the camera felt a bit uncomfortable in my hands and not really well balanced, especially with the 18-55 it seemed like the lens held the camera,
I had a look around to see what else was available as by this time i had the dreaded " I must buy something bug" and settled for the panasonic, i liked it,s retro look and it felt right for me , I will only have the 20mm lens , as for pocketability none of them with other than the 16mm or 20 mm are really pocketable and if i have to take a camera out that is not pocketable at all I'll take my 700,
as everything photographic it will last me forever till the next greatest thing comes along

heres a couple of pics re. the sizes, theres not much difference side on with the lenses fittted, just that the overall weight, size and balance was my personal opinion and not a generalisation

I tend to walk round with a camera held in the curl of my fingers - even the A900 - and the strap loose, maybe over my wrist but not always. The NEX is great for holding like that; the Panasonic does not have enough grip to suit me. Other ways, I prefer the style of the Panasonic, but a 40mm lens equivalent is no substitute for the 24mm lens equivalent in my work.

David

I agree -- the grip is really nice for keeping a good hold on the camera. However, I'd like a 40mm equiv. lens. Then again, that's the problem with primes. You will want at least a couple of angles covered.... I wouldn't want JUST the 40, but I'm afraid the 24 equiv. wouldn't be sufficient either.

Anyway, I like the look of the GF1. Seems like a nice enough camera.

I hold my cameras the same way. Works great with NEX-5.