Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
40-150mm / F4
80-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight172g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 45-175mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 70cm
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 X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.90mm long × 61.6mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO99.4mm long × 68.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 40mm | +5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 175mm | 150mm | +25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 70cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.21× | −0.01x |
| Weight | 210g | 382g | −172g |
| Length | 90mm | 99.4mm | −9.4mm |
| Diameter | 61.6mm | 68.9mm | −7.3mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 62mm | −16mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2022 | −11year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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