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GX85 too lateral

Started Dec 1, 2018 | Discussions
Son of Thunder
Son of Thunder Contributing Member • Posts: 899
GX85 too lateral

I have a G7 and considering trading it in for a GX85 on sale with the two lens kit. I like the GX 85 because it is compact enough to fit in my pocket. But are there enough differences to justify getting it

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G Rash Senior Member • Posts: 2,890
Re: GX85 too lateral
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I sold my G7 and kept my GX85.  The G7 has a the better EVF, but the GX85 has IBIS, which is a nice feature.

Bottom line, I think, is that if you will carry it more often due to the difference, then the GX85 is worth the move.

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Jacques Cornell
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Re: GX85 too lateral

Son of Thunder wrote:

I have a G7 and considering trading it in for a GX85 on sale with the two lens kit. I like the GX 85 because it is compact enough to fit in my pocket. But are there enough differences to justify getting it

IQ is probably very similar. The GX85 has IBIS and Dual IS. The EVF is smaller when displaying 4:3 stills, though.

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