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.

I ended up with the EM1-ii because I compared both at the Birmingham photo show and the G9 was full price and the Oly £1,199. Also I have always wanted Oly having had a OM4Ti

As regard focusing single point af is not as fast or works as well in low light. CAF is reportedly better than G9 but it is not something I use.

Menus are more difficult but doable.

Evf is excellent on the Oly but G9 is in another league

The Oly is a fair bit smaller and the back focus button falls more to thumb for me.

Ian