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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.

Quick answer

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 45-175mm at f/4.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Focal
45–175mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
210g
Filter
46mm
Min focus
0.9m

What 45-175mm sees

Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 90–350mm
7.1–27° 5.9–22.6° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 45mm (and 175mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. specifications

Optics

Focal length
45-175mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Format coverage
Micro four thirds
Optical construction
14 elements in 10 groups
Image stabilization
Yes

Focus

Minimum focus distance
0.9 m
Maximum magnification
0.2×

Physical

Filter thread
46 mm
Weight
210 g
Length
90 mm
Diameter
61.6 mm

General

Brand
Panasonic
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens type
Zoom

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.?

At 45-175mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits
  • Documentary and travel work
  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. use?

It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.?

It zooms across 45-175mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 45-175mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 90–350mm on full frame, with a 5.9–22.6° horizontal and 7.1–27° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. fit?

Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.

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