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'Upgraded' from the GX85 to the GX8...

Started Feb 8, 2019 | Discussions thread
jeffharris
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Re: Its biggest issue is...

Petrolhead wrote:

jeffharris wrote:

Petrolhead wrote:

Jostian wrote:

One major difference I have noticed is that the GX8 runs quite warm, was using it for a few hours on friday eve and the camera got quite hot (not uncomfy but noticeable), whereas my GX85 never got warm.

Helpful on a cold winters day

Funny, but I never noticed my GX8 heating up.

On a more sensible note.

I think the GX80/85 is great. I did concider the GX9 but the price difference could not be justified.

I agree that Panasonic have a hole to fill. A direct replacement of the GX8 with the features of the GX80/85 but with the GX8's sensor and EVF plus maybe a flash

One would hope they’d include GX9 features, not features of a low-end model like the GX80/85.

What are the better features of the GX9, I realise sensor and EVF but what else?

Without going into detail, there are numerous upgraded features, Improved graphics engine and better build quality. The tilty EVF alone is worth the upgrade over the GX80/85.

Me, I'm holding out for a true GX8 upgrade. Premium body, better control layout, weather sealing, EXCELLENT EVF (!!!!!), fully articulated LCD, etc..

I'd even hope that Panasonic would release an S-series GX8. BUT, there ain't no Santy Claus, Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy, so there's no breath-holding going on here.

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