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GX9 or EM5III?

Started Feb 2, 2020 | Discussions thread
LeeHicks Forum Member • Posts: 59
Re: GX9 or EM5III?

I have owned both and prefer the EM5.3 for these reasons:

  • Autofocus
  • weather sealing
  • EVF quality
  • general handling comfort, placement of dials, buttons.
  • battery life

Just my opinion though and based on my usage scenario.

I find the EM5.3 IBIS to be top notch and no real-world difference to me compared to the GX9 + Dual IS lenses. I'm not a professional tester though, so this is just based on using the two cameras to simply take photos.

That being said, I have also broken the tripod mount off the bottom of my EM5.3 and waiting on Olympus to repair. Not really thrilled about that result.

 LeeHicks's gear list:LeeHicks's gear list
Olympus E-PL9 Olympus E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Sigma 30mm F1.4 for Micro Four Thirds +2 more
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