I'm with FlashC above. I bought a G12 in Sept 2011 and have mostly happy with it. On the occasion where the subject moves and you want to adjust a setting and shoot quickly this camera won't please. It's not a dslr.
I can't compare to a D7 or any dslr out there as this is my top of the range camera ATM.
Shooting RAW is a pleasure. Onboard effects are handy (tilt shift etc) and the camera fits in my back pocket of my jeans!
Shop around though as I paid $550 in 2011 and I've seen some places asking $600+ even though the G1x is out. Online prices are $450-$550.
I'm now looking at going dslr and can't decide on Nikon or Canon. The G12 will be a perfect backup camera.


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