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GX7 vs GX880
Quick take: The GX7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GX7Lumix · 2013 | GX880Lumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £254 usedBest | £264 used |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift IBIS (stills) | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF) | 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA)Best | ~210 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 402g (with battery) | 270g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.6 × 70.7 × 54.6mm | 106.5 × 64.6 × 33.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5 mm remote | Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 Micro-B, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GX7
GX880
Portrait
4.9/10
3.9/10
Street
6.6/10
6.4/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
2.5/10
Documentary
3.3/10
3.8/10
Sports & Action
4.1/10
3.5/10
Landscape
4.0/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.9/10
Food
5.4/10
5.4/10
Macro
5.1/10
5.7/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
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3.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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