
Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus OIS
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS
- Focal length
- 45–200 mm
- Aperture
- f/4–5.6
- Weight
- 380 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm
- Length
- 100 mm
At a Glance
This telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds offers 45-200 mm, equal to 90-400 mm in full-frame terms, at an aperture of f/4-5.6. It weighs 380 g, is compact and is optically stabilized. From 1 m it reaches a magnification of 1:5.26. It suits sports, wildlife, landscape and travel.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Landscape
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 45 mm
- Max. focal length
- 200 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 380 g (0.84 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm (39.37 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.3 (0.19×)
- Length
- 100 mm (3.94 in)
- Diameter
- 70 mm (2.76 in)
Manufacturer data: panasonic.jp, shop.panasonic.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS fit?
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 90-400 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).
Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Micro Four Thirds:
- OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 45-200 mm | 45-200 mm | 45-175 mm | 50-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/2.8-4 |
| Weight | 380 g | 370 g | 210 g | 655 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 100 cm | 100 cm | 90 cm | 75 cm |
| Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 90 mm | 132 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS: FAQ
Does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS have autofocus?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has autofocus.
Does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS have image stabilization?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS weighs 380 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.
What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS use?
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Similar lenses
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS
45-200mm · f/4-5.6
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
45-175mm · f/4-5.6
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
50-200mm · f/2.8-4
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro
50-200mm · f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
45-150mm · f/4-5.6
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
40-150mm · f/4
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4-5.6
40-150mm · f/4-5.6
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R
40-150mm · f/4-5.6
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