Panasonic G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.vsPanasonic G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
45-150mm / F4-5.6
90-300mm equiv.
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G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
45-175mm / F4-5.6
90-350mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 45-175mm 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 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.73mm long × 62mm diameter
- G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.90mm long × 61.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 45mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 175mm | −25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 90cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.20× | −0.03x |
| Weight | 200g | 210g | −10g |
| Length | 73mm | 90mm | −17mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 61.6mm | +0.4mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 46mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2011 | +4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. relative to G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 45-150mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
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G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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