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

Tamron · 2014

14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

f/3.5285 g

Full specs

Panasonic · 2012

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

f/4200 g

Full specs

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 a wider view: 14mm vs 45mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.9 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2014 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: 85 g lighter (200 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

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
	Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Brand	Tamron	Panasonic
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	14-150mm	45-150mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	285 g	200 g lighter
Length	80 mm	73 mm shorter
Diameter	64 mm	62 mm slimmer
Min focus distance	0.5 m closer	0.9 m
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.17×
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 13 groups	12 elements / 9 groups
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2014	2012

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, filter thread. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Zoom both
Filter thread: 52 mm 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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