Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Sony Alpha A7S II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Lumix GX880 vs Alpha A7S II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Sony Alpha A7S II 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

Alpha A7S II

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 12 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 50 – 409600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3mm³ (5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″)
  • 627g (20.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A7S II

Lumix GX880 vs Alpha A7S II 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:

Advantage: Sony Alpha A7S II

Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Sony Alpha A7S II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic Lumix GX880 a better choice

Lumix GX880

Alpha A7S II

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 12.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 5
Larger lens selection (3)

80 50
Built-in flash (2)

Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)
627g
(20.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

227cm³
(14 cu.in.)
732cm³
(46 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix GX880 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the built-in flash, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Alpha A7S II. Another advantage over the Alpha A7S II: the more compact size.

The Lumix GX880 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A7S II

Lumix GX880

Alpha A7S II

Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds Full frame
Auto Focus points (4)

49 169
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 50 – 409600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.29
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 370

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A7S II are the larger sensor, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the Lumix GX880: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 23 points for the Alpha A7S II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Lumix GX880

Alpha A7S II

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Sony Alpha A7S II Dimensions

Look at front view of the Lumix GX880 and Alpha A7S II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic Lumix GX880

Sony Alpha A7S II

20
23

We advise to choose the newest model: Panasonic Lumix GX880.