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Replace Panasonic GX9 with Olympus EM5Mk3? Wait for EM1Mk3?

Started Jan 28, 2020 | Discussions thread
DLBlack Forum Pro • Posts: 15,865
Re: Replace Panasonic GX9 with Olympus EM5Mk3? Wait for EM1Mk3?

I now own the Pen F, E-M1 Mk2 and the E-M1X.  So different set of cameras from you.  Anyhow, I don't use my Pen F, that much.  I still like it for the few times I go out on a family outing and family/social activities are more important than photography.  Most of the time the E-M1 Mk2 serves as my general small camera.  I love it but I do notice are much better the E-M1X is.  I guess it came down to the dual processing power of the E-M1X.  My E-M1X is currently my most use camera because I like its performance and handling more than the E-M1 Mk2.  I don't like the extra bulk of the E-M1X, but do like its performance.  So I have my name at my local camera store to get me on the pre-order list when the E-M1 Mkiii is announced.  I kind of expect the E-M1 Mkiii to have the performance of the E-M1X in the body size of the E-M1 Mkii plus a much improved EVF and AF joystick.  I do expect it to cost about what the E-M1 Mkii costed at released, which was $1,999 USD.

So if you like your E-M1X and want a slightly smaller camera that is not too small I would wait until the E-M1 Mk3 is announced to see if it is something you would like.  If small size is more important than ergonomics and performance then look at the E-M5 Mk3.

Anyhow you should only have a few more weeks to know if the upcoming E-M1 Mk3 would be something you would be interested in.

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Pentax K-7 Pentax K-5 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus PEN-F Olympus E-M1 II +46 more
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