Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OISBoth Lumix G telephoto zooms for Micro Four Thirds are compact and stabilized, but differ in handling and reach. The G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S. is particularly handy at 200 g and 73 mm long and is operated with a classic zoom ring. The G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. has a motorized zoom (power zoom) that is controlled with a switch and reaches 175 mm. Its length does not change when focusing. At 210 g it is barely heavier, but at 90 mm it is longer. On MFT the ranges correspond to about 90-300 mm and 90-350 mm in full frame terms.
Which one suits whom?
- 45-150mm: You want the handiest telephoto for a jacket pocket with a classic zoom ring.
- 45-175mm: You like to shoot video and want a smooth motorized zoom and 25 mm more reach.
Key differences
- Focal length: 45-150 mm on the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS, 45-175 mm on the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS.
- The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS is 10 g lighter (200 g vs 210 g).
- The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS is 17 mm shorter.
- Filter thread: 52 mm on the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS, 46 mm on the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 45-150 mm | 45-175 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 90 cm | 90 cm |
| Length | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS: 73 × 62 mm
- Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS: 90 × 62 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).