Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. 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: 172 g lighter (210 g vs 382 g)
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 40mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.7 m
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO if
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 60mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2016
Spec differences
12 differences| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
OM System
|
| Focal length |
12-60mm
|
40-150mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
210 g
lighter
|
382 g
|
| Length |
71 mm
shorter
|
99.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
66 mm
slimmer
|
68.9 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.7 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.27×
larger
|
0.21×
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
15 elements / 9 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2016
|
2022
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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