Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.SvsPanasonic G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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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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 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S suits you better
- Weight75g lighter, so easier to carry
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 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S50mm long × 55.5mm 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 35-100mm/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) | 35mm | 45mm | −10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 175mm | −75mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 90cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.20× | −0.09x |
| Weight | 135g | 210g | −75g |
| Length | 50mm | 90mm | −40mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 61.6mm | −6.1mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 46mm | — |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | 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 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 35-100mm/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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