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

Max5150 wrote:

Looking to downsize. APS-C bodies like the Sony 6500 are a good size but the lenses still too big.

So.... you pretty much want a Sony a6500 with smaller lenses. You should take this up with Sony.

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

Have you noticed how big the lenses for a A7 III are?

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.

If you can operate a camera, then you probably are smart enough to master the Olympus Super Control Menu. This easy menu allows you to change 99% of the settings without ever touching the "way too complicated Olympus main menu."

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

Panasonic sells the same cameras in every region. They just name them different, but they are the exact same camera.

Your best option is to buy a Sony a6500 and stick to their smallest lenses. All three of them. (20mm f/2.8 pancake, 16-50mm pancake, and 35mm f/1.8).

Good luck !