Pany G9 vs Oly EM1 Mk III: which all round camera advice?

averacpa wrote:

I am still shooting with my EM1 Mk I, EM5 MK II, and Pany GX7. Been mainly a photographer, shooting travel, family and some wildlife. Occasionally, I would shoot video. However, now with my first granddaughter, I want to shoot more video. Something I regretfully did not do as much with my daughter, as it was only VHS-C/

Given the greatly discounted price on both G9 and the Mk III, for those who have used both cameras, which of the two is a better overall camera when considering video shooting might be 50%?

I have seen videos comparing the G9 with the GH5 with the G9 getting a really good firmware update making it almost a toss up between the two.I have also sen several video reviews of both the G9 and Mk III giving the Mk III the overall edge.

I love my EM-1 Mk I even though I have had to replace the rear dial and EVF. The camera still feels great in my hand and I am comfortable with its operation; had it since it first came out.

I use/own both brands of lenses, but relied heavily on my Oly 12-40 when traveling. I also use the Oly 9-18,, Pany 45-150 (on the GX7) and several Oly and Pany primes on a routine basis, leaving the Oly 40-150 f2.8 and Pany 100-300 when shooting wildlife. I know I may have to get different lenses if video ever becomes a primary medium.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I am pretty sure that you will end up with the E-M1.3 which is a very, very good choice. Moreover, you are already heavily invested into Oly gear and Oly culture. From Oly, I miss the composite modes, the possibility to associate a custom mode to a button and... yes, Workspace with which I was able to convert my photos to an edit resistant TIFF 16 bits  while retaining most of the in camera settings. Much less PP that way, if any.

I chose the G9 lately for myself. It just happened that I progressively sold all my Oly lenses prior to that decision, the very good ones, and kept the Panasonic lenses that I already had, also the very good ones. Moreover, I like the Lumix philosophy for the G9 better, especially the fact that they give us more latitude for creative choices. With the G9 I gained better ergonomics, to my taste, and infinite custom modes to simplify my shootings, hugely better video although that in the E-M1.3 can be enough for an occasional use. I like Lumix lenses better over all. They render with a more organic quality.

So, choose what make you happy.