[Jorden Mosley] "... The GH2 has ... a image stabilization in the camera body (which will save you money on not having to get lens with IS). ..."
As a long-time GH1 & GH2 user I can assure you these cameras do _not_ have in-body image stabilization.
Some of Panasonic's Lumix brand lenses include optical image stabilization, but their Micro Four Thirds camera bodies do not.
I'm not certain, but I think some Olympus m43 bodies feature in-body IS.
Other than the GH1/GH2 not supporting live audio monitoring during recording, there's very little I don't like about using these cameras for shooting video. I prefer using prime (SLR-type) lenses in full manual mode, but I also get good results with my Lumix auto AF/AE lenses, too.
Many competent users report getting superior digital _stills_ shooting with Canon DSLRs & Canon L-series lenses, and I believe them.
My take is the GH2 -- especially a hacked GH2 -- is the "DSLR" video king, but Canon cams can have an advantage if taking higher quality stills with the same cam (probably at a higher system cost) are a high priority. Cheers.
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