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Which would you prefer: GX7 or GX85?

Started Apr 20, 2017 | Discussions thread
SteveY80 Senior Member • Posts: 2,087
Re: Which would you prefer: GX7 or GX85?

I prefer the GX7, it's a better camera for my personal preferences and usage.

For me the biggest thing is the difference in flash sync speed - 1/320s vs. 1/160s. I shoot macro with flash and that extra stop of shutter speed can make the difference between a sharp and blurred shot.

There are a few other things, like the lack of ability to control an external TTL flash using the pop-up flash on the GX85. To me that's one of the main things that a built in flash is useful for.

I also prefer the ergonomics of the GX7, it simply feels better in my hand and the tilting EVF is occasionally useful.

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with my GX7, but the GX85 doesn't do much to fix the things I dislike about it. The only new feature I'd really like from the GX85 is focus bracketing.

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