Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2014

Pick the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III 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: 15 g lighter (285 g vs 300 g)
You need more reach: 150mm vs 14mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.08× maximum magnification

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph. if

You want a wider view: 7mm vs 14mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.5 m

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
	Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
Brand	Tamron	Panasonic
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	14-150mm	7-14mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	285 g lighter	300 g
Length	80 mm shorter	83.1 mm
Diameter	64 mm slimmer	70 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.08×
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 13 groups	16 elements / 12 groups
Released	2014	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

A 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 full-frame superzoom lens, the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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