E-M5 II owner looking for upgrade. G9 or E-M1 II w. 12-40 and 40-150 lenses.

alex_ene wrote:

Hi guys,

Please help me make a decision regarding an upgrade i am trying to make this week.

I bought E-M5 II last year to get started with the mirrorless system and now i want a faster camera for my lenses...I would love to make for action photos as well.

I have the 12-40mm 2.8 and the 40-150mm 2.8mm + TC 14 which are very sharp and i love their build.

I know that the E-M1 II is an wonderful camera, perfect for this lenses. The reason that i am thinking more of G9 is due to the fact that i want to do also some more videos in the future (70% of the time stills).

Also i like the idea of charging the camera with a power bank.

From what i read on the internet the TC-14 is not working ok with the G9 which is a bummer because i just bought it used yesterday..But it`s not that critical for me i think.

I already saw few forums and looked at few videos on Youtube regarding this two cameras.

Some people say/prefer the EM1.2 for Oly lenses...Some prefer EM1.2 with Panasonic lenses and G9 with Oly lenses...and some prefer the G9 with Panasonic lenses..

The main advantages i see for me with the G9 are maybe the size and the physical buttons (maybe an easier menu also), better video, power bank charging, better dual card support...Also looking at a youtube video with a deep comparison between this two cameras..seems that the G9 is faster in focusing (AF-C) and the rate of sharp photos with 40-150mm is better than with the EM1.2

If you guys own this cameras/lenses could you please let me know your thoughts regarding this two cameras and this two specific lenses?

Price wise..I would buy the G9 with 1425$ new and the EM1.2 slightly used (2000 shutter count) for 1230$.

If i would choose the G9 would i lose a lot of benefits that i would have with the EM1.2?

Thank you very much!

It's a case of horses for courses, both are best at slightly different things.