Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II
G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F3.5-5.6
24-120mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II
14-150mm / F4-5.6
28-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight75g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-150mm 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 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II83mm long × 63.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 14mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 150mm | −90mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 50cm | −0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.22× | +0.05x |
| Weight | 210g | 285g | −75g |
| Length | 71mm | 83mm | −12mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 63.5mm | +2.5mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 58mm | — |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II
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