OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Max magnification: 0.17× on the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S., against 0.16× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R.
- Weight: 190 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R, against 200 g on the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S..
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R or Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R for its weight.
Choose the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. for its max magnification and optical stabilisation.
On paper the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. wins more rows (2 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R'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 | $169.99 new | $249.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 40–150mm | 45–150mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 80–300mm equivalent | 90–300mm 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/4–5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 10 | 12 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.90 m | 0.90 m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.17× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 190 g (best) | 200 g |
| Diameter × length | 63.5 × 83 mm | 62 × 73 mm |
| Filter thread | 58 mm | 52 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.