Upgrade Guide
Lumix G90→Lumix GX80
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The GX80 offers little measurable spec improvement over the G90. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | G90 | GX80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G90 | GX80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £325 used | £376 used | |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 8fps (6fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 533g (with battery) | 426g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 2.76M dots, ~100%, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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