Since 2014, Osaka has been chaining Lumix Micro 4/3 hybrids, each better than the other, based on 4K and DFD (Depth From Defocus). Just to confirm that the firm is not about to release the pressure, Panasonic drives the point home with its Lumix GX80, a mini hybrid with maximum capacities.
The Panasonic Lumix GX80 is impressive in more ways than one. Technologically, it is adorned with assets that many high-end models would envy: 5 + 2 axis stabilization, 4K video, very silent shutter, high-flying responsiveness, etc. Moreover, despite its great compactness, it does not forget to carry an electronic viewfinder, a touch screen and adjustable, a built-in flash, an accessory shoe.
Strong points
- Double stabilization 5+2 axes, effective in photo and video.
- Ultra-responsive.
- Compactness and image quality.
- Electronic viewfinder.
- Adjustable and touch screen.
- 4K Video and Photo modes.
- Very quiet shutter.
- Standard USB socket!
Weak points
- LCD viewfinder rainbow effects.
- Autonomy a little low (about 300 views).
- No headphone jack.
- No microphone jack.
- No tropicalization.
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Alternatively
The Panasonic Lumix GX880 is the successor to the Lumix GX800, whose main test results are similar. Few changes have been made by the manufacturer. The device is still just as pleasant to use, thanks in particular to its responsive autofocus and its compactness, even if its performance is a little behind what we can expect in 2020. It is the embodiment of what must be a good entry-level camera: easy to use, simple, but not simplistic, respectful of the user by offering real top-of-the-range services (4K video, leading DFD autofocus, etc.), uncompromising on the quality of its components. This proves that it is possible to offer a “beginner” case that is not at a discount and will allow you to evolve slowly towards more ambitious models. Cheer. Next time, dear Panasonic, will you put stabilization on it?