Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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My advice!
If i were you (as im sure you were planning) id first of all go to a shop and check they all feel nice, see which fits best in your hand. The reason i went with the GF1 is that it felt so much sharper and faster (which is partly attributed to the faster lens), i also much preferred it ergonomically and i also got the great 20mm lens.
But i would recommend a Pen over the GF1, you shoot sports or need fast autofocus, in which case you should probably get a DSLR anyway.
id say a pen over a GF1 if they all felt equally good to you. Reasons being -
In built image stabilization (but not for video)
fantastic jpeg output (i think its actually seen as the best of almost any camera)
and the excellent EVF (if you dont get the E-p1)If you dont need an EVF the E-P1 is ace.
If you do the E-PL1 is your cheapest bet. Vastly cheaper than the E-p2 and you can use the Oly EVF on it (called the VF2). The olympus E-PL1 is the latest pen, with a slightly light AA filter on the sensor producing very very slightly sharper pics than the E-P1 / 2, but i wouldnt bare than in mind really. Its plactic body not metal, and lacks control dials, which is frustrating for some. ergonomically i prefer its shape to the E-p1 and e-p2, but i dont like the cheaper body and plastic buttons. The main bonus of the E-pl1 is its built in flash which you can bounce.
*THE DREAM*
A pen + the 20mm pancake. You get image stabalisation and a 1.7 lens which is incredibly sharp. thats a dangerous combo particularly for low light.Be sure to watch for the shot to shot LCD blackout on the pen cameras, some dont care about it, some DESPISE it. Again the panasonics are a bit snappier and don't suffer from black out at all.