The design of the camera and more importantly the quality of the photographs are both amazing.

I wanted a portable powerhouse camera with a sleek design to complement my EM1

However, the $300 difference is much smaller than with previous release, and in return you get a 3 year warranty, made in Japan vs China, and a more solid body with very stylish design, and Lightroom

A stellar design, an included free dl of lightroom, 3 year warranty, & different firmware that adds the IT factor to your photos