Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.SvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
35-100mm / F4-5.6
70-200mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
40-150mm / F4-5.6
80-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S suits you better
- Weight55g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 40-150mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S50mm long × 55.5mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R83mm long × 63.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 40mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 150mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 90cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.16× | −0.05x |
| Weight | 135g | 190g | −55g |
| Length | 50mm | 83mm | −33mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 63.5mm | −8mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 58mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
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