Choice of m43 camera

I'm looking for an upgrade to the GX7. I was thinking of the EM1 II but I managed to try one in a shop and I don't like the grip and the viewfinder looks weird - it seemed to have barrel distortion. Can that be adjusted? I also tried the EM5 II and actually liked it better. Felt better in the hand and the viewfinder looked better with no distortion. Is the EM5 II much of an upgrade from the GX7? I want the flipout screen and IBIS and a better viewfinder and a softer shutter. Also considering the G9 buy didn't get a chance to try one. Does that have a decent grip?

If you like the form factor of the GX7, then the GX85 and GX9 are the natural upgrades. The GX9 If you can, get your hands on a PenF to try as well, since it is a similar form factor.

If the form factor isn't too important, then consider an EM1ii or a G9.

I had a GX7 and use a GX8 now. Completely different camera, though. It's like an oversized GX7 with the beta features and hardware from the G9.

The EM5ii is a fine camera, but it's the same sensor as in the GX7. Same problem with the GX85 (and it's also a very good camera). If you're thinking of either of those, then just save your money and stick with the GX7 for another year.

I sold my GX8 and G85 two years ago. I was really hoping something like GX8 Mark II should be launched soon, and I was believing such expected camera should take all fine advantages from G85 and GX8, but in vain, it was only my dream...
I'm not able to understand why it's so, but it's clear Panasonic's marketing department holds a completely different point of view...

And recently I have bought the second-hand black GX8 looking perfectly like brand new just for $500. The shutter count does not over 2k.
And I'm so happy. GX8 is an absolutely fantastic camera with some minor technical issues which might be easy evaded if you know how it works beforehand...

Pictures shooter wrote:

I sold my GX8 and G85 two years ago.

And recently I have bought the second-hand black GX8

Out of interest, what have you been shooting with in the meantime?

RobbieBear wrote:

Pictures shooter wrote:

I sold my GX8 and G85 two years ago.

And recently I have bought the second-hand black GX8

Out of interest, what have you been shooting with in the meantime?

I'm the proud owner of the full-frame Sony A7RIII
It's technically absolutely perfect camera allowing to get fantastically detailed pictures,
but after I sold my Panasonic's toys I have been experienced hardcore nostalgia that tortured my soul till I returned back to M4/3.
M4/3 system namely GX8 is far to be so perfect technically but provides me with very special сharm, fun, and incredible feelings, I would call it a honey pleasure of shooting...

Pictures shooter wrote:

RobbieBear wrote:

Pictures shooter wrote:

I sold my GX8 and G85 two years ago.

And recently I have bought the second-hand black GX8

Out of interest, what have you been shooting with in the meantime?

I'm the proud owner of the full-frame Sony A7RIII
It's technically absolutely perfect camera allowing to get fantastically detailed pictures,
but after I sold my Panasonic's toys I have been experienced hardcore nostalgia that tortured my soul till I returned back to M4/3.
M4/3 system namely GX8 is far to be so perfect technically but provides me with very special сharm, fun, and incredible feelings, I would call it a honey pleasure of shooting...

Welcome home!

Pictures shooter wrote:
M4/3 system namely GX8 is far to be so perfect technically but provides me with very special сharm, fun, and incredible feelings, I would call it a honey pleasure of shooting...

Exactly.

The GX8 has these various little flaws, so I have a hard time just telling people to get it, but I absolutely love the camera. I too am hoping for an eventual update in the same vein ... but to be honest, I still haven't finished reading the manual for the GX8.