Workflow & camera choice

I'm considering purchasing the Panasonic AG-HMC40. However, the idea of shooting in a native FCP format (like the JVC GY-HM100) strikes me as a fantastic idea.
On the other hand it costs 50-75% more. (Cost is always an issue, no?) After you trick out the Panasonic with some of the things included with the JVC, though, the gap in price is smaller.
Have any opinions you'd like to share about the two? How would the conversion time and/or space requirements affect an Intel Mac Pro with plenty of space and RAM?
Lastly, if two cameras were identical in every respect but one shot in a native FCP format and the other didn't, might that functionally compensate for a, say, 50% higher cost?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

With the JVC GY-HM100u, when you import files, you can no longer use the Log and Transfer process.
Correct. You use the faster process of copying it to your media drive, then simply dragging it into your project, or going FILE>IMPORT. Boom, the footage is there.
If you want to preview a file, you have to load it in FCP or open it in QuickTime.
What is easier that previewing in QT? That's FAR easier than needed P2CMS for P2, or the Sony XDCAM EX Transfer Tool for XDCAM EX... or needed to use FCP's Log and Transfer for AVCHD. Simply click on the file you want to see, and press the space bar. Instant preview. Up arrow or Down arrow for the next clip. Couldn't be easier.
If you want to rename it, you have to rename it on the hard drive. I
Or you can rename it in FCP, and use the RENAME option in the MODIFY menu. Media to match clip. I do that often. VERY easy.
I'm finding that the editing process now takes me longer, because there is no Log and Transfer
Longer? Simply drag and drop into the project....done. Darn fast.
Major drawback. Great camera, but more work in the prep process when using FCP.
You are doing something way wrong if you think that bringing in a QT file already in an editable format that FCP deals with right from the camera is slower than the log and transfer process.
Shane

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    Message was edited by: Highjinx

    Highjinx wrote:
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    Message was edited by: Highjinx
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