Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 420 g lighter (655 g vs 1075 g)
- You want a compact lens: 132 mm vs 225.8 mm long
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO if
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2018
Spec differences
8 differences| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
OM System
|
| Weight |
655 g
lighter
|
1075 g
|
| Length |
132 mm
shorter
|
225.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
slimmer
|
91.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.75 m
closer
|
0.78 m
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
21 elements / 13 groups
|
| Released |
2018
|
2025
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Focal length
- 50-200mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Max magnification
- 0.25× both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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