OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.7 on the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against f/1.8 on the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8.
- Closest focus: 0.31 m on the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 0.50 m on the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8.
- Max magnification: 0.20× on the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 0.11× on the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8.
- Weight: 116 g on the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8, against 130 g on the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S..
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 or Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 for its weight.
Choose the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. for its maximum aperture, closest focus, max magnification and optical stabilisation.
On paper the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. wins more rows (4 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $379.99 new | $447.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 45mm | 42.5mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 90mm equivalent | 85mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.8 | f/1.7 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 8 | 10 / 8 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.31 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.20× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 116 g (best) | 130 g |
| Diameter × length | 56 × 46 mm | 55 × 50 mm |
| Filter thread | 37 mm | 37 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.