Upgrade Guide
Lumix GX800→Lumix GX880
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GX800. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GX880
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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.
| Genre | GX800 | GX880 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GX800 | GX880 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £264 used | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| 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/30p, Full HD 60p | |
| 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.) | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) | |
| Burst Rate | 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF) | |
| Battery Life | ~210 shots (CIPA) | ~210 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 269g (with battery) | 270g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single microSD slot |
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