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GX8 vs TZ60
Quick take: The GX8 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ60 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | GX8Lumix · 2015 | TZ60Lumix · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £428 used | £198 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 18.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | Full HD 1080p/50 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF; face detection, focus peaking |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 487g (with battery) | 240g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 77.9 × 63.1mm | 110.6 × 64.3 × 34.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, tilting, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 0.2", 200k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, micro HDMI, 2.5 mm mic and remote | Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, micro HDMI, USB |
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
GX8
TZ60
Portrait
5.1/10
3.6/10
Street
6.4/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
2.1/10
Vlogging & Video
4.3/10
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Filmmaking
4.3/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
3.1/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
3.9/10
Landscape
4.3/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.2/10
3.9/10
Food
5.9/10
3.3/10
Macro
5.4/10
2.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
1.5/10
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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