Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.

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

Tamron · 2014

14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

f/3.5285 g

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Panasonic · 2011

Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.

f/3.595 g

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Pick the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III if

You need more reach: 150mm vs 42mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2014 vs 2011

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (95 g vs 285 g)
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.5 m
You want a compact lens: 26.8 mm vs 80 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III and the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
	Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III	Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Brand	Tamron	Panasonic
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	14-150mm	14-42mm
Weight	285 g	95 g lighter
Length	80 mm	26.8 mm shorter
Diameter	64 mm	61 mm slimmer
Filter thread	52 mm	37 mm
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.2 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.17×
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 13 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2014	2011

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/3.5 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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