From G7 to... GX80 or GX9?

Maren V wrote:

1) Is the GX9 worth it for the better sensor and newer technology? I won't be buying anything until July, but at the moment I could get the GX80 with 12-32mm lens (which I would be selling) for 380GBP, whereas the GX9 costs 200GBP more for the body only.

I think price drops will be coming for GX9, especially if you can wait for black friday. Given you already have the G7, perhaps the GX9 would make more sense as you get the newer sensor and new JPEG engine from the G9.

2) Is anyone using either of those cameras primarily with the 14-140 II? I have read a lot of reviews and they generally seem to state that these cameras are not that comfortable to use "with larger lenses". I don't really know what this means. Would you consider the 14-140 II already a larger lens? I guess everyone's preferences are different but would be nice to hear from some people that use this combo. I think the 14-140 II sits perfectly on my G7 so I do worry about giving up some comfort. I know I could buy the additional hand grip which I imagine I would.

Thanks in advance for any input!

I use the GX85 with the 14-140 II and it handles perfectly with it. The 14-140 II actually isn't a particularly large or heavy lens. It's only slightly larger/heavier than the 45-150mm bundled with the GX85.

When talking about larger lenses, it's usually talking about the larger tele lenses like the 200mm f/2.8, 300mm f/4, 100-400mm, etc. And perhaps something like the 12-100mm f/4.