Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm / F3.5-6.3
24-400mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight65g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-200mm 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 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.399.7mm long × 77.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 12mm | +88mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 200mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F3.5 | 0.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 22cm | +1.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.23× | −0.02x |
| Weight | 520g | 455g | +65g |
| Length | 126mm | 99.7mm | +26.3mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 77.5mm | −3.9mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2024 | −14year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
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