I have been using the consumer verson (FX1) for the past few months and just ordered the pro verson (Z1).
Main difference is that it has XLR inputs for pro mics. It also shoots PAL format. Other than that it is basically the same camera with a few extra features to help with focus. Not really worth the extra $1600 but for guys like me who use pro mics it is nice so I don't have to strap a 3 pound mixer to my body.
Have not shot with the PAL settings yet but am shooting a music video on PAL format next week with 6 other Z1 camera guys so I will post that when it comes back from the snobby editors.
Anyway, the quality is outstanding and even when downcoverted to DV it looks better than if shot on a DV camera. And the native 16:9 is sweet.
