Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX8→Lumix TZ60

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

You own

Lumix

GX8

£428 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

TZ60

£198 used (-£230)

2014

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Skip it

The TZ60 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GX8. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GX8	TZ60
Price	£428 used	£198 used
Released	2015	2014	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution	20MP	18MP	↓
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)	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	487g (with battery)	240g (with battery)	↑
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

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