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Can't seem to find the right m4/3 camera

Started Oct 9, 2018 | Discussions thread
phil from seattle
phil from seattle Veteran Member • Posts: 3,699
Re: Can't seem to find the right m4/3 camera
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Max5150 wrote:

Looking to downsize. APS-C bodies like the Sony 6500 are a good size but the lenses still too big. I was looking at the Panasonic G7, GX8/GX9, and GX85 in the store. I like the size and handling of the G7 more than the GX8/9, but want higher spec. G5 is too big - might as well buy an A7iii at that point.

Is there a higher spec G7 sized model in Japan that I'm not seeing here in the USA?

I could also go Olympus 10miii or 5mii, but their menu and a few other things has me leaning Panasonic. Not sure what's coming out in the near future either, but I usually stick with what's been out for a little while. I'm more interested in stills than video, but do take video as well.

Any suggestions about higher spec Panasonic in Europe or Japan markets?

About Oly menus. Yes, they are a bit of a mess though the more recent models are a lot better.  The EM5.2 is better though the EM1.2 is a lot cleaner.

The menu problems are really mitigated by the super control panel.  The vast majority of things are directly visible and accessible via one touch on the screen. I can go for weeks without dropping into the menus at all other than formatting a card (which is bone head easy to find).

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