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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. vs 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 Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. if

  • You want a compact lens: 73 mm vs 90 mm long

Pick the X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if

  • You need more reach: 175mm vs 150mm at the long end
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.17× maximum magnification

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. and the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Focal length
45-150mm
45-175mm
Weight
200 g lighter
210 g
Length
73 mm shorter
90 mm
Diameter
62 mm
61.6 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
46 mm
Max magnification
0.17×
0.2× larger
Optical design
12 elements / 9 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
Released
2012
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Panasonic both
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Zoom both
Max aperture
f/4 both
Min focus distance
0.9 m both
Image stabilization
Yes both

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