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GX9 or EM5III?

Started Feb 2, 2020 | Discussions thread
AlmostDoctor Senior Member • Posts: 1,257
Re: GX9 or EM5III?
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Handled EM5III in camera stores. I haven't handled GX9 but I own GX85.

I was quite pleased with the AF difference between GX85 and EM5III.  The tracking is far more confident over GX85, and the lack of contrast detect wobble made the shooting more pleasant. GX85's face detect af is basically unusable in video (not sure about GX9). EVF is also much better than GX85, which I believe is identical  to the evf in GX9.

Another thing to consider is the weather sealing.  GX9 has none, Em5iii has ipx1 ratings.  I'm seriously considering EM5III as my next m43 body, but not GX9. I don't think GX9 offers too much over GX85 beyond 20mp sensor and better manual settings (I think it has the ability to set slowest shutter speed? GX85 doesn't have that as far as I know).  I want weather sealing, usable face tracking af (especially in video), and a flippy screen.

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