Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX80→Lumix GM1

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

You own

Lumix

GX80

£376 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GM1

£284 used (-£92)

2013

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Skip it

The GM1 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GX80. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GX80	GM1
Price	£376 used	£284 used
Released	2016	2013	↓
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	4K/25p, Full HD 50p	Full HD 1080i/24p
Autofocus	Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF	Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF
Stabilisation	5-axis sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.)	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)
Burst Rate	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)	5fps (4fps with continuous AF)	↓
Battery Life	~290 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	426g (with battery)	204g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.76M dots, ~100%, 0.7x	None (screen only)
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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