A hotly contested category, no doubt. But one we knew the answer to in a heartbeat.
There's something about the E-P5 that's unlike any other compact system camera out there. You need to only look at the picture to see that.
The black-finish E-P5 model that arrived at Pocket-lint Towers may not have the same striking character of the silver and white body options, but the metal body design delivers a premium feel in the hand. That's where a chunk of the price comes from - and it's not cheap - but other features such as the same sensor as found in the top-spec OM-D E-M5 also supports its price position.
Substance and style meld into one excellent camera. If you're after a compact system camera without a built-in viewfinder then the E-P5 is as good as they come.