How the G90/95 should look (tried to design it).

norman shearer wrote:

dinoSnake wrote:

norman shearer wrote:

Every flagship model is popular here until the next one arrives - it's a given here. I know many moan about the G9 size/weight but it's surely a better fit if you are using the big pro lenses? I think people believe that beyond a certain size body you lose key advantages and other formats begin to look better and there is some truth in that - as long as you are fine with maintaining multiple systems.

What about those m43 users who want the best but rarely need big/heavy lenses? For them a G7/GX8-like body is perfect. They'd have to price it right of course!

To me the claim doesn't make much sense: if the GX7 was so unpopular, why continue the stylistic and design language influence into the GX80/85, plus creating the heir-apparent to the GX7, the GX9?

No I don't believe the GX7 was a flop either and I seem to recall it was quite expensive on release so may have been a good earner. The GX80 on the other hand was damned good value - probably to steer folks away from the Sony A6000. The GX9 is Panasonic's attempt at securing a higher profit margin again and it appears to be selling quite well though I personally would not have upgraded from the GX80 for such a premium price.

There is a place for a GX8 MK2 imo and a G8,,

The GX9 is very good value now in the UK (but you need to catch it quick) with a £150 cashback (25% off!) on an already reduced price ~1/2 year after initial release.