Good deal on this gx7? What can I sell the kit lens for?

recklessrickftw wrote:

alcelc wrote:

You might know it already, just in case...

GX1 --> GX7 --> GX85 --> GX9.

GX8 is a stand alone line of product, a premium model has higher spec than the other GXs, no successor yet.

FYI.

I did not know that actually, that the gx8 was it's own line. What a stupid naming convention!

Yes, indeed still a lot of confusion lately, e.g. the latest G100, not a successor to the G85/G95 but a new line of vlogging oriented entry class similar to GF9/10...

And while there is a complete succeeding line of Gs, the G1, G3... G7, G85, G95 etc which are used to be an economy line of the flagship GH, suddenly G9 is launched, being a flagship of still photo centric product. Now Panasonic is in a two horses driving system, GH5 becomes a video/hybride king of Panasonic ...

Back to the GX, I think it might not be an original intention of Panasonic to have a stand alone model (the GX8). I guessed Panasonic wished to rearrange its lines of product: kept GF (not GF1) be the entry class (as it is still now), G for a mid-range mini dslr form factor and GH on the top. Since GX7 (in terms of spec and capacity more advanced than GF, but below Gs) was quite success (it is still the love of many nowadays), Panasonic should wish to push the well received GX to higher price point (premium). Therefore GX8 was launched (Is it similar to G9 of today? Less video centric but had a higher spec than the G7 at that time?).

In Japan, the GXs are actually called GX7, GX7 mk-II (a.k.a. GX85), GX7 mk-III (a.k.a. GX95), and GX8.

Unfortunately, Panasonic overlooked that a 20Mp sensor (highest resolution at that time, even GH4 was 16Mp only), WR, improved IBIS, larger hand grip for improved ergonomic etc theoretically must have features for a premium class model, doesn't receive similarly warm market response as GX7. A high launching price was partial of the problem, the increased body size might also not be ideal for some rangefinder form factor users (a reason I skipped GX8). GX8 did not selling well until it cut its prices...

A lesson should have been learnt, Panasonic returned to the original smaller body design of the GX, and until now no GX8 successor. On spec-wise, the 2015 GX8 is still as powerful (except for the IBIS, old nosier m-shutter and new features developed over the years) as the latest GX9 of 2018...

To me, for similar money I shall pick a G95 for a few more $. For budget and size (if don't care for the 16Mp nor non WR), I would pick GX85 for its dirt cheaper price, or GX9 at a similar price of GX8. GX7 will only be considered if budget is everything.