OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO if
- You want a wider view: 40mm vs 45mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 0.9 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2012
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 182 g lighter (200 g vs 382 g)
- 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 want a compact lens: 73 mm vs 99.4 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
OM System
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
40-150mm
|
45-150mm
|
| Weight |
382 g
|
200 g
lighter
|
| Length |
99.4 mm
|
73 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
68.9 mm
|
62 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.17×
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 9 groups
|
12 elements / 9 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2022
|
2012
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
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