Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX800→Lumix GX80

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

You own

Lumix

GX800

No UK price today

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GX80

£376 used

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GX800. 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 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life

~290 shots (CIPA) vs ~210 shots (CIPA)

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	GX800	GX80
Price	—	£376 used
Released	2017	2016	↓
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter)	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	4K/30p, Full HD 60p	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	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)	5-axis sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.)
Burst Rate	5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~210 shots (CIPA)	~290 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	269g (with battery)	426g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Electronic, 2.76M dots, ~100%, 0.7x
Screen	3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single microSD slot	Single SD slot

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