edit: I ended up getting a GX850 Updated: Any thoughts on the GX850
I'm trying to find a "pocket camera" in m43.
I've been looking at all the models, and I'm wondering if there are any GX850 users (the smallest GX) and what do you think for stills (I would not use this for video). I have my G80 for other needs -- video, larger lenses, etc.
I want something smaller/lighter than my previous GX85. I am OK/understand there is no IBIS and no VF.
Here are some specific questions:
1) Do you find the mechanical shutter limit of 1/500 second an issue?
2) Does the battery drain when the camera sits on the shelf? My GX85 did this, which drove me nuts (my G85 does not do this).
3) How's the battery life? Based on the CIPA measures, I'm assuming poorer than my former GX85, which was not great. Does the battery charge in-camera? Do you find you have to carry a spare?
4) I only see myself adjusting EV for the use case on this camera (not ss or ap). Is that a fiddly operation? I think that's going to be the case on all the sub-compacts anyway.
5) No low-pass filter, so it looks like it will be as nice output as the G85/GX85?
Anything else, especially compared to the GX85?
I'm trying to find a "pocket camera" in m43.
I've been looking at all the models, and I'm wondering if there are any GX850 users (the smallest GX) and what do you think for stills (I would not use this for video). I have my G80 for other needs -- video, larger lenses, etc.
I want something smaller/lighter than my previous GX85. I am OK/understand there is no IBIS and no VF.
Here are some specific questions:
1) Do you find the mechanical shutter limit of 1/500 second an issue?
2) Does the battery drain when the camera sits on the shelf? My GX85 did this, which drove me nuts (my G85 does not do this).
3) How's the battery life? Based on the CIPA measures, I'm assuming poorer than my former GX85, which was not great. Does the battery charge in-camera? Do you find you have to carry a spare?
4) I only see myself adjusting EV for the use case on this camera (not ss or ap). Is that a fiddly operation? I think that's going to be the case on all the sub-compacts anyway.
5) No low-pass filter, so it looks like it will be as nice output as the G85/GX85?
Anything else, especially compared to the GX85?
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