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Panasonic Lumix GX7 vs Panasonic Lumix GX8

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Panasonic Lumix GX7
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GX7

Panasonic · 2013
Lowest now
$324
MSRP
$999
-68% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 62.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $199, $125 below today. Currently 32% of the $999 MSRP.

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Panasonic Lumix GX8
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GX8

Panasonic · 2015
Lowest now
$529
MSRP
$1,199
-56% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 56% above the 90-day low of $339 (seen Aug 7, 2026). 44% of the $1,199 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Panasonic Lumix GX7 or the Panasonic Lumix GX8?
The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is cheaper used: $324 against $529 for the Panasonic Lumix GX8, a gap of $205 (63%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Panasonic Lumix GX8 cost used?
$205 more. The Panasonic Lumix GX8 (2015) starts at $529 used and the Panasonic Lumix GX7 (2013) at $324 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Panasonic Lumix GX7 cost?
About 32%: $324 used against a $999 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Panasonic Lumix GX7 Panasonic Lumix GX8
Brand PanasonicPanasonic
Family PanasonicPanasonic
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessMirrorless
Mount MFTMFT
Sensor MFTMFT
Sensor family Panasonic 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOSPanasonic 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Megapixels 16 MP20.3 MP
Autofocus Contrast DetectionDepth-from-Defocus
IBIS 2-axis5-axis Dual IS
Weather sealed NoYes
Max video 1080p604K30
Max native ISO ISO 25,600ISO 25,600
Body weight 402 g487 g
Dimensions 123 × 71 × 55 mm133 × 78 × 63 mm
Body material magnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Released 2013-01-012015-07-16
Discontinued ——
Status likely discontinuedlikely discontinued
MSRP $999$1,199
Current low $324$529
vs MSRP -68%-56%

Dynamic range, head to head

Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.

Overlay both curves on Photons to Photos

Measurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.

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