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I'm sold on M4/3. Now what to get?

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: I'm sold on M4/3. Now what to get?
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raztec wrote:

I picked up a EPM2 that was being heavily discounted at local store, just to see what all the fuss was about. Well for $200 and a kit lens, I'm blown away by the quality compared to my LX7. It even rivals my Nikon D300s and now I'm sold on this system and looking to get into it properly.

I want to stay with Panasonic because I find the menu system of the Olympus cameras way too complicated. I need the following:

If looking for something as compact as EPM2, there is only GM1 (no evf)/GM2 (integrated evf) under Panny's camp but do not have IBIS.

Only 2 Pannys have IBIS, GX7 & GX8.

Relatively compact

GX7 is within a close range to the size of EPM2 as here. GX8 is much bigger and be closer to the size of flagship GH4/EM1 as here.

EVF

Both GX7 & GX8 has an integrated tilting evf (max 90° upward).

In body IS

GX7 offering a primitive IBIS (1st time for panny). IMHO offering 1.5~2 stops close to the effect of Oly's early models. GX8 has a better IBIS than GX7 and if compatible OIS lens be used, would offer Dual IS having effect comparable to EM5-II's 5 axis IBIS.

ND fliter

Likely ICL camera use add on ND filter instead of compact's offering.

Flip out screen

GX7 uses a titling LCD whereas GX8 use a fully articulated LCD.

Do any of Panasonic's cameras have these features and if not, what camera does?

Thanks

Raz

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