Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ vs 12-45mm F4 PRO

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

Olympus

M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ

f/3.5211 g

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Olympus · 2020

M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO

f/4254 g

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Pick the 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 43 g lighter (211 g vs 254 g)
You need more reach: 50mm vs 45mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Travel and outdoor use, video with electronic zoom, casual close-ups

Pick the 12-45mm F4 PRO if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.2 m
You want a compact lens: 70 mm vs 83 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO
	12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ	12-45mm F4 PRO
Focal length	12-50mm	12-45mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	211 g lighter	254 g
Length	83 mm	70 mm shorter
Diameter	57 mm slimmer	63.4 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.2 m	0.12 m closer
Max magnification	0.36× larger	0.25×
Optical design	10 elements / 9 groups	12 elements / 9 groups
Released	not listed	2020

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all

Brand: Olympus both
Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Zoom both
Image stabilization: No both
Weather sealing: Yes both

Our notes

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ

A weather-resistant power-zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds with a macro mode. It weighs about 211 g, takes 52mm filters and covers 24-100mm in full-frame terms.