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Replace Panasonic GX9 with Olympus EM5Mk3? Wait for EM1Mk3?

Started Jan 28, 2020 | Discussions thread
SGA
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Re: Replace Panasonic GX9 with Olympus EM5Mk3? Wait for EM1Mk3?

Ozonation wrote:

SGA wrote:

I have E-M1, E-M1.2 and GX9. I think the E-M5.3 will replace both the GX9 (it’s actually lighter) and the E-M1 (better focusing, more MP, etc). So the E-M1.2 and E-M5.3 will be a good pair when I’m shooting events and shows, the E-M1.2 will be the sports/big lens camera, and the E-M5.3 will be the small street shooter.

Well... sort of like you, I have the EM1X and the GX9. I take it you're advocating replacing my GX9 based on your experience.

I would never advocate what anyone else should do.  I have a hard enough time getting my own decisions made!   In my case, I found (over a number of years) that I really liked shooting with the OM-D bodies, and not so much with the GX bodies.  So when the M5.3 came out (and dropped to $999) it clarified my decision process.  The M5.3 is actually a bit lighter than the GX9, although taller due to the EVF hump.   It’s also better in wet weather.

Finally, shooting with two similar cameras is always easier for me.

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