OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3vsPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm / F3.5-6.3
24-400mm equiv.
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LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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Which to choose
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
When the LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.399.7mm long × 77.5mm diameter
- LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 100mm | −88mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 1.5m | −1.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.21× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 455g | 520g | −65g |
| Length | 99.7mm | 126mm | −26.3mm |
| Diameter | 77.5mm | 73.6mm | +3.9mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2017 | +7year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 relative to LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
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LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
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