Panasonic HXV 200 vs. Sony PMW EX 1

Hello, I am ready to upgrade cameras from my current Sony HVR-Z1U to a camera to records HD, not HDV, like the Panasonic HVX 200 or the Sony PMW EX1. Both cameras intrigue me with the ablity to record true HD and the ablity to under and over crank.
I have always used Sony camera's and have always been impressed with them which is why the PMW EX1 has caught my eye. I have talked with a friend who has shot with the camera and he says the footage the camera can yeild is incredible and says that it is a better image than the HVX 200. That's impressive as all HVX footage I have seen has been amazing. There is no doubt that both camera's are amazing but the thing I am most concerned about is post production workflow with the P2 format vs. the XD Cam format.
I basically need to be able to work and edit on the road on my MacBook Pro. I understand that I will need to update to the latest version of FCP if I am using the XD Cam format, which isn't a problem as I need to do that anyway. Does anybody have any experience cutting EX1 footage on a MacBook Pro? If so, how was it?
My MacBook Pro is a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 2 GB of memory.
I also wasn't impressed with the Auto Focus on the HVX the one time I used it. I shoot alot of action sports and documentary type footage where a solid auto focus is key. I have been impressed with the auto focus on my previous Sony cameras and was wondering if the EX 1 continued in that tradition.
Any imput or advice would be appreciated as I don't want to make the wrong decision as to which camera to buy.
Thanks,
Clay

Clay
Before you jump into the tapeless recording world you need to ask yourself how are you going to store this media. Many will argue that true HD is 1920x1080 and you can only do this with the EX1. I'm not sure of your delivery needs but I also have come up using the Sony HDV cameras and find them very useful working along side of my EX1. I believe your friend has found what some here at this forum don't want the hear and the truth is that this EX1 has better image quality. Yes it has a rolling shutter and could be an issue for those working around flash cameras at a wedding, but for me this is a small trade off for a low light camera. I have experience working with my MBP, FCS2 and the EX1 and it works really good. One thing to keep in mind for working on the road is that the files from the HQ or SP record modes are much smaller that the DVC Pro HD file. I'm sure someone here will get into the Mbps specs and try to say how much better one is over the other but that is like comparing a 2 stroke engine to a 4 stroker, the technology has gone into the 4 stroke and competes evenly. Like any camera purchase you must know the limitations of your equipment and make the most of it. The AUTO FOCUS on the EX1 ***** TOO. I am a Sony user and don't think you would go wrong with the EX1. I will say that the P2 system is also great, but if it were me I'd wait until after NAB to see if Panasonic is going to have a HVX-201.
One last benefit on the EX1 is the HD-SDI out, Convergent Design is coming out at NAB with an HD-SDI system that can record at higher bit rates to very inexpensive compact flash cards. To start they will allow all the way up to 160 Mbps 4:2:2 all I-frame and soon completely uncompressed. It can also be used for encoding HDV in real time from your Kona Card back to an HDV deck for very inexpensive archives.
http://www.convergent-design.com/
Good Luck
Z1

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