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 own the G85 and GX8 for work. I have basically shelved the GX8 because the G85 is simply a better ergonomic camera, even though there is a noticeable difference in the 16MP-20MP jump. Its not huge, but its not invisible either.

I have had the pleasure of using my brother's G9. That camera just feels so damn good. I don't have enough experience to say one way or the other, but I can at least say that I was thoroughly impressed by it, even though I originally questioned Panasonic for making it. I assume its 20MP sensor is likely a little better than the GX8's, so there will be a non-trivial difference in IQ between the G85 and the G9. G9's viewfinder looked better to me...freaking huge, and sharp.

I shoot Panasonic most of the time, but I actually prefer Olympus. Even still, I'd have a hard time choosing between the EM1ii and the G9 simply because the G9 just feels right in my hands.