Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX7→Lumix GX80

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

You own

Lumix

GX7

£254 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GX80

£376 used (+£122)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GX7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GX80

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Burst rate

8fps (6fps with continuous AF) vs 5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF)
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Generation

3 years newer (2016 vs 2013)

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GX7	GX80
Price	£254 used	£376 used
Released	2013	2016	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	4K/25p, Full HD 50p
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)	5-axis sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.)
Burst Rate	5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF)	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~290 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	402g (with battery)	426g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots	Electronic, 2.76M dots, ~100%, 0.7x
Screen	3.0" tilting 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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