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Unless you shoot a lot of moving things, the AF of the GX7 will be fine. In fac,t Panasonic is promising focus down to -4 EV so that should still make it very fast for focusing in typical low light scenarios.I'm leaning towards buying both. The GX7 with the 20mm f/1.7 looks like an excellent, compact go-anywhere package, and they will sell it as a kit here for just $200 more than body only. I agree with Godfrey about the parallel to E/L1, and this time around, the Panasonic has even more to offer, like tiltable viewfinder and superior video.
What may break the deal for me with the Panasonic is the AF. If the Olympus is very much superior in this area, using the Panasonic might become frustrating. I'm trying to find time to try out both cameras next week, since my camera shrink has demos.
Interesting pricing Jono, current stated list price for GX7 at Photo Continental in Brisbane is $1.098 including tax of 10%, and the E-M1 I was quoted $1,495, both body only.That's a week before the E-M1, and for a few dollars more you get all that extra . . . and it isn't even that much bigger:
PhilInteresting pricing Jono, current stated list price for GX7 at Photo Continental in Brisbane is $1.098 including tax of 10%, and the E-M1 I was quoted $1,495, both body only.
Our pricing in Australia is usually much higher than the US, UK is a little different, mostly they are higher than us. But my point is, the price difference is closer to $400 here.
Phil
Well - more than a few dollars - the E-M1 is £1300, the GX7 £1000 - but there seems to be a lot of difference in specification.Interesting pricing Jono, current stated list price for GX7 at Photo Continental in Brisbane is $1.098 including tax of 10%, and the E-M1 I was quoted $1,495, both body only.
It appeals to me also Louis, the proof of the pudding as they say, will be in the eating. It will be good to see how both never cameras turn out in real life use. I did try the E-M5 for a couple of months, the the ergonomics of the GH3 won me over, and I have not had any issues with the IQ, which to my eye and to my needs is on par with the images I was getting out of the Oly.I wonder what posters now feel about the GX7 given the Olympus announcement.
Personally, even though I swore off m43rds I have to say I find the GX7 most attractive.
LouisB
HI PhilThe GX7, like the GH3 seems to push all the right buttons for me, and I have Panasonic m4/3 lenses, no 4/3, and the 2 axis IBIS will suffice for the rare times I have a non m4/3 lens on the camera. The lesser IBIS will certainly help with lenses like the 7-14 and 25mm 1.4 if needed, and the occasional need for a fill flash being available appeals too...
So, we are all correct, the need is personal, it is great that we have options and can take advantage of them..... I cannot wait.
Phil
HI JorgenHere's an interesting size comparison, shot just a few minutes after I left the shop (the GX7 hadn't arrived yet when I was there). The size difference between the GX7 and the E-M1 might appear bigger in real life than on paper. The larger lens on the Olympus obviously strengthens the impression, but I'm leaning increasingly strong towards buying both.
You're more evil than I normally imagine, Jorgen. ;-)Here's an interesting size comparison, shot just a few minutes after I left the shop (the GX7 hadn't arrived yet when I was there). The size difference between the GX7 and the E-M1 might appear bigger in real life than on paper. The larger lens on the Olympus obviously strengthens the impression, but I'm leaning increasingly strong towards buying both.
I don't own an E-M5 and use one only occasionally, but to me, they felt as good as on any of my Nikon cameras. A bit softer but a "longer push". The biggest improvement vs. the E-M5 to me is that it's easier to get a firm grip on the camera which again makes it easier to move the fingers around and push the buttons. Buttons seem to be larger, there are more buttons and switches and the body is more "sculpted", also apart from the protruding grip.The E-M1 looks huge, but it's really not.
Jorgen are the buttons (or perhaps the 'button feel') on the E-M1 improved over the E-M5?