Why do I need a G9

Trevor Carpenter wrote:

I've held off for a year but temptation is staring me in the face but I'm still not quite there.

I never thought a G9 was worth double a G80 but with all the deals it is much less of a jump.

One of my reasons for holding back is that I like to own two bodies and I would never have been able to justify £3000. I'll only buy one now, I'm very happy with my G80 but one day the two G9s options will at least be an option.

A lot of my doubts are because I feel that I have never been overwhelmed by posted G9 pictures and have seen little that I think was unachievable with my G80.

A few areas however will swing me:

1) does that 20MP sensor really make a noticeable difference. I thought there was a definite jump up from the G7 when the AA filter was removed. Am I going to feel that level of jump again. Is it a case that it may not be that obvious but will I really notice the difference when cropping.

2) I still find daylight noise on fairly low isos a nuisance on the G80. Cropping or editing very soon shows up the weakness. Throughout my 11 digital cameras this is something where I always felt m4/3s might be lagging behind although I have to say the quality of noise is much better these days, ie much easier to deal with.

3) Focusing esp for BIFs. I have seen much talk of the G9s improved focusing but I have also always felt that the G80s focusing is just about as quick as it can get so I fail to se how it can be much improved. I have said my biggest BIF issue is following through the EVF and I don't see how that will change although people talk about the clarity of the G9 EVF which may be beneficial.

4) I am drawn in by 6K photo and the RAW pre burst but that hasn't exactly taken the internet by storm. What else new will I really appreciate?

Final question is it a case that in competition with the EM1-II it is just a case of functionality of one against the other and what appeals to the individual. I know some people have used both a I feel that the EM1-II is considered to have the advantage.

The ergonomics and evf are superb.

The 20mp sensor is not so different on resolution but changing the aspect ratio to 16x9 and still having around 16mp is how I think of it and that is nice.

The most important aspect of the 20mp sensor in my opinion is how it reacts during post process. The 20mp sensor just processes significantly better than the 16mp one. I would never go back to 16mp. If you are shooting jpg then this won't be an issue for you.

Ian