Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX80→Lumix GX8

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

You own

Lumix

GX80

£376 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GX8

£428 used (+£52)

2015

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the GX80. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the GX8

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	GX80	GX8
Price	£376 used	£428 used
Released	2016	2015	↓
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/25p, Full HD 50p	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 (Dual I.S.)	Sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.)
Burst Rate	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)
Battery Life	~290 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	426g (with battery)	487g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.76M dots, ~100%, 0.7x	Electronic OLED, tilting, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating OLED touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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