G7 vs G85

Ken Yull wrote:

I'm late to the post as usual. Many will not agree with me, but I say that my experience is from having a G9 for six months, yes it is a great camera but one should always handle a camera if possible before buying. After 6 months I was getting rather tired of the G9 too large and heavier than any mft camera I have used previously, so long story short looking at results from other forum members I choose to change to a G80/85 and glad to say have not regretted it for one moment. Fits my hands like a glove performance is as good as I need. So my advice is if the G9 does attract you then do try to handle one first. But if you view some results by forum members using the G80/85 then you can judge whether they would suit your requirements. A good selection to view check out Windmillgolfers sites.

I have been a photographer for over 70 years, and my aim is to produce photos that please when viewed not for faults but mostly familiarity and memories.

Similar experience for me. I have used the Oly E-M5(i) for a few years, but never got totally comfortable with it. The lack of grip did not bother me, but the cramped control layout did. Just got a G85, my first Panasonic, and really like its physical controls better than the Oly. The G85 shooting menus I'm not so sure about, still getting use to those. But size-wise, the G85 is just about my ideal. I can finally say "Ah, a proper little camera".

I have never used a G7, cannot make that comparison. However, something that does not seem to get much attention is that not all RAW developers play nice with the G85 RW2 files. Maybe this is due to dropping the AA filter, dunno really, just speculation. But this issue does remind me of the Fuji issue with X-Trans RAF files. The good news is that two of my preferred programs, Darktable and Luminar, are fine with the G85 files.

Kelly Cook