OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 Power O.I.S.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.85 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 84 mm vs 99.9 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2012
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 22 g lighter (360 g vs 382 g)
- You need more reach: 100mm vs 40mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II does not
Spec differences
11 differences| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
OM System
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
12-40mm
|
35-100mm
|
| Weight |
382 g
|
360 g
lighter
|
| Length |
84 mm
shorter
|
99.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
69.9 mm
|
67.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.85 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2022
|
2012
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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