The packaging was rubbish. Cardboard and plastic bags, bubble wrap, nothing sealed, no protective film, gave the impression of an open box item (perhaps it was but Amazon is usually pretty good about that).
The included "bag" case seems like it was sized for the DP1 with a thinner profile. as the DP2s is very tight in it, particularly with the viewfinder on it (but the DP1 fits easily that way).
The DP2s is quite a bit thicker than the DP1 but still feels tiny next to even an Olympus E-PL1 or a Canon G11. It does not seem to have quite the fit and finish of the DP1 and the buttons rattle a bit. Better labeling beside buttons (painted red or white) but the buttons are still black on black. Overall I'd say I prefer the fit and finish of my original DP1.
The DP2S is much more responsive - starts up faster, shuts down faster, focuses faster (even in much dimmer lighting), saves files faster. Its not quite as fast as my G11 or E-PL1 at any of these things but its close and is a huge improvement over my DP1. Its exposures also seem better (with or without flash) as I often have to compensate with the DP1 to get an optimal exposure, particularly with flash. Even the in camera JPGs seem improved although nothing near the E-PL1. There is a new power saver menu item in the setup too (does the DP2 firmware upgrade give you that?).
Got it too late today to do anything serious so will have to do more testing over the weekend. Hope the lens and sensor are up to that of the DP1!
More later.