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G9 or EM1iii? Who has both?

Started May 15, 2020 | Discussions thread
OP Jamajuel Contributing Member • Posts: 917
Re: G9 or EM1iii? Who has both?
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Quick update.

  • I got the EM1iii from Amazon - and will keep (since I dinged falling down it’s not even a choice anymore.... but had already decided to keep it)
  • size and weight are fantastic. It’s feels far closer to the GX9 than I would have guessed and noticeably more compact and light than the G9. For me, this mattered, I’m not saying the G9 is “heavy”.
  • The grip is fantastic. I was worried it might be a tad bit less comfy than for most because of my huge hands. But no, it is wonderful to hold and handle.
  • I haven’t had a flip out screen since a Canon powershot 12y ago. Personally I don’t care for it and I was surprised to find that it annoys me that I cannot flip up the screen easily. No biggie though. 
  • The camera works and handles beautifully well with the PL 50-200. I have no doubt that dual IS on the G9 would be even better. But for me it’s plenty good enough with body or lens only.
  • AF is far far better than GX9 
  • CAF in photography still doesn’t blow me away though
  • shame that Oly doesn’t have more/better body and animal detect stuff in. I do hope they will add this via FW. 

Honestly, the only disappointment really is just the EVF. It’s perfectly fine to work with. But compared to the S1 it’s just a joke. What a pity, otherwise it’s a near perfect camera really

I’m still obviously discovering and learning and I’m still getting used to Oly colors. Feels a hit more flat SOOC than Lumix but I’m not sure how much of that is just what I’m used to after so many years just on Panasonic.

 Jamajuel's gear list:Jamajuel's gear list
Panasonic S1 Panasonic Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Panasonic S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG GN Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 +4 more
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