Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 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 a wider view: 12mm vs 45mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.9 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and outdoor use, video with electronic zoom, casual close-ups
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 175mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ does not
Spec differences
12 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
12-50mm
|
45-175mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
211 g
|
210 g
|
| Length |
83 mm
shorter
|
90 mm
|
| Diameter |
57 mm
slimmer
|
61.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.36×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom 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.
Pros
- Dust and splash resistant
- Electronic zoom lever
- Macro mode
- Light at 211 g
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Image quality below Pro lenses
- Electronic zoom speed is coarse
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
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