Two points on the GX9 reviews

Miquel Mola wrote:

First of all: the EVF is mostly critized. I respect each person opinion but generally the EVF is compared to the ones in more expensive cameras (a bit unfair),

There are plenty of cameras in a similar price range that have superior EVFs, including some that were released before the GX9.

but in addition they seem to prefer the rear screen. Well, in this area I have a strong rational counterargument: with strong rear lighting the screen is barely usable; but there is more: holding the camera with extended arms is prone to result in a less steady handling than the classical folded arms with EVF glued to one eye, hence more likely to get fuzzy photos in demanding circumstances.

You don't need to hold the camera out at arms length when using the rear screen. You can tilt the screen horizontal, look down, and use it as a waist level viewfinder if you like. This helps to shade the screen from the sun in most lighting conditions.

Personally I find that I can hold the camera steadier at chest height with a taut neck strap than with the EVF pressed against my eye.

Second: there have been endless feature comparisons with the (supposed) predecessors (GX8, GX80, GX800, GX7-II, GX7), quoting gains and losses, but I have failed to find any mention of a non trivial loss.

The flash in the GX7 is able to act as master for a remote slave whereas the GX9 to be able to use a remote flash requires TWO external flashes, one mounted on camera and other acting as the remote slave.

I am puzzled by this change. I understand other changes; the downgrading of the GX8 EVF is explained by costs and space in the new body, same for the reduction of movements for the screen (users demand and cost), but dropping a feature that has no physical impact in the body (???).

I have seen that mentioned in some of the reviews and comparisons. For me it's one of the more minor downgrades (compared with e.g. the reduced flash sync speed or inferior grip), but I agree that it's hard to see any justification for it.