Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Lumix GX880 vs DMC G81 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Panasonic DMC G81 Specs

Lumix GX880

  • Introduced in May 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 106.5 x 64.5 x 33mm³ (4.2″ x 2.5″ x 1.3″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Lumix GX880

DMC G81

  • Introduced in April 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 128.4 x 89 x 74.3mm³ (5.1″ x 3.5″ x 2.9″)
  • 505g (16.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC G81

Lumix GX880 vs DMC G81 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: Lumix GX880 an DMC G81 sensor comparison

Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic Lumix GX880 a better choice

Lumix GX880

DMC G81
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 505g
(16.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

227cm³
(14 cu.in.)		 849cm³
(53 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix GX880 are the lower weight than the DMC G81 and the more compact size.

The Lumix GX880 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G81

Lumix GX880

DMC G81
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 9
Image stabilizer (3)
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 330
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC G81 are that the camera is faster, the optical image stabilizer and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the Lumix GX880: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 12 points for the DMC G81.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Lumix GX880

DMC G81
Sensor format

Four Thirds Four Thirds
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Sensor cleaning
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Lens selection

80 80
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Panasonic DMC G81 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Lumix GX880 and DMC G81

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic Lumix GX880

Panasonic DMC G81

4
12

We recommend Panasonic DMC G81 as better choice.