Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Sony NEX 7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Lumix GX880 vs NEX 7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic Lumix GX880 vs Sony NEX 7 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

NEX 7

  • Introduced in August 2011
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 16000 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • No WiFi
  • 120 x 67 x 43mm³ (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 400g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for NEX 7

Lumix GX880 vs NEX 7 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 NEX 7

Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Sony NEX 7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic Lumix GX880 a better choice

Lumix GX880

NEX 7
Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 16000 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

80 50
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 400g
(12.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

227cm³
(14 cu.in.)		 346cm³
(22 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix GX880 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Lumix GX880 is made easy by the lower weight than the NEX 7, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Lumix GX880 scores 23 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony NEX 7

Lumix GX880

NEX 7
Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds APS-C
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 24.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 430

Conclusion: Advantages of the NEX 7 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Sony are that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 17 points for the NEX 7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Lumix GX880

NEX 7
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Panasonic Lumix GX880 VS Sony NEX 7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Lumix GX880 and NEX 7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic Lumix GX880

Sony NEX 7

23
17

We recommend Panasonic Lumix GX880 as better choice.