Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
12-45mm / F4
24-90mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-140mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
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 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO70mm long × 63.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 140mm | 45mm | +95mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 12cm | +0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.25× | — |
| Weight | 265g | 254g | +11g |
| Length | 75mm | 70mm | +5mm |
| Diameter | 67mm | 63.4mm | +3.6mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 58mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
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