Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX7→Lumix G3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

GX7

£254 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

£20 used (-£234)

2011

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Skip it

The G3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GX7. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GX7	G3
Price	£254 used	£20 used
Released	2013	2011	↓
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	Full HD 1080/60i
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF	23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF
Stabilisation	Sensor-shift IBIS (stills)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF)	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	402g (with battery)	388g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots	LCD EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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