Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S.

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5

Full specs

Panasonic

Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S.

f/4460 g

Full specs

Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if

You want a wider view: 10mm vs 14mm at the wide end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S. if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 140mm vs 18mm at the long end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S.
	Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom	Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S.
Brand	Laowa	Panasonic
Type	Wide Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	10-18mm	14-140mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4 ⅓ stop faster
Weight	not listed	460 g
Length	not listed	84 mm
Diameter	not listed	70 mm
Filter thread	not listed	58 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.5 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.2×
Optical design	not listed	17 elements / 13 groups
Image stabilization	not listed	Yes

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Mount: Micro Four Thirds both

Our notes

Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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