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I have both. I will reach for my G2 more. It has more of the features I desire with the slightly larger sensor, higher frame rates, faster sensor readout for reduced rolling shutter, interchangeable lens mount, SDI Outputs and Inputs, amazing EVF, and a battery mount for either V-Mount or Gold Mount Batteries with a P-Tap. It also has the regular sized XLR inputs, but that might not necessarily be a selling point. It definitely has a nicer EVF.
Now, it is a two year old camera with an older sensor. So the 12K definitely shows the limited life left. It also has been neglected with updates. Hopefully it gets some updates soon including Gen 5 Color Science and the expanded frame guides including custom frame guides. But it still has been a very solid update for me.
The EVF is also now a 5+ year old design. It could use a bit of an update probably. I feel like the next generation UMP design update will also see an update to the URSA Viewfinder in both design and features. This will likely be a Gen 2 12K sensor with these updates. I've previously stated elsewhere what updates I want to see in the body of the UMP and what features I would like to see.
So, my preference is for the UMP. But the Pocket Pro is very nice. I did the Wooden Camera PL Modification so it can be a nice little B-Cam to my UMP. I will use the right tool for the job. And, in general the UMP is a better ergonomic design for me.