OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II 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/3.5–5.6 on the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against f/4–5.6 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.
- Closest focus: 0.30 m on the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 0.50 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.
- Max magnification: 0.25× on the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 0.22× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.
- Weight: 265 g on the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 285 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II or Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S.: which should you buy?
On published specs the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II leads the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
Choose the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. for its maximum aperture, closest focus, max magnification and optical stabilisation. It leads on 5 specs in all.
On paper the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. wins more rows (5 to 0); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II'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 | $629.99 new $601.95 used | $599.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 14–150mm | 14–140mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–300mm equivalent | 28–280mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4–5.6 | f/3.5–5.6 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 15 / 11 | 14 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.30 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | 0.25× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 285 g | 265 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 63.5 × 83 mm | 67 × 75 mm |
| Filter thread | 58 mm | 58 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.