Product Comparison: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S


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General Specifications
Brand
Panasonic
Panasonic
Model
Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S
Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS is a second-generation 10x zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens offers a smaller, lighter, less-expensive alternative to the original G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 ASPH Mega OIS.
Featuring an ultra-compact size and light weight body, the LUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens offers a versatile zoom range of 45-150 mm providing a versatile medium zoom range for daily situations.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
14 millimeters
45 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
140 millimeters
150 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • Good lens. Great aperture.
  • It is extremely versatile with a wide and long focal range.
  • The lens performs fairly well on the wide end of the focal length.
  • Really sharp with good contrast and colour.
  • Too bad it's not a constant aperture!
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • It is extremely sharp at all focal lengths.
  • Great focal length for street photography.
  • The lens has proven to be extremely sharp and contrasty at all focal lengths.
  • It's a great all around focal length and the sharpness is fantastic.
  • Clear and crisp images at all focal lengths.
Size & Weight
Height
2.64 in.
2.44 in.
Width
2.64 in.
2.44 in.
Depth
2.95 in.
2.9 in.
Weight
9.35 oz.
7.1 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • This compact and relatively lightweight.
  • I'm happy with the its size and its lightweight.
  • Perfect size and weight for travel.
  • Perfect travel lens for its size, weight and features.
  • It is a well built, lightweight, all in one lens for video shooters and photographers. Good for traveling.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • It's light and compact, plastic yet solid with very smooth operation.
  • It's a compact lens that is lightweight and captures great images in good lighting.
  • Lovely bokeh, super compact/lightweight.
  • It is very compact and has the image stabilization system built into the lens.
  • The lens is compact and lightweight.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8 in.
35.43 in.
Field Of View
75° - 8.8°
27° - 8.2°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • Focus speed is very fast and on target 99% of the time - even at longer focal lengths.
  • It's lightweight and compact, fast focus, versatile zoom range and bright.
  • Good zoom and manual focus rings which are smooth yet firm.
  • The optical stabilisation certainly works and is very noticeable for video.
  • The image stabilization works really well, I did all hand held shooting and not one picture was blurry.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • The pictures are nice and sharp and it's quick to focus.
  • Great quality of pictures and videos. Autofocus is good.
  • The autofocus is very good.
  • It is sharp images and autofocus is fast.
  • The focus ring is very solid and well built. No complaints.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Sensor Type Compatibility
Four Thirds
Four Thirds
Lens Groups and Elements
14 Elements in 12 Groups
12 Elements in 9 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
58 millimeters
52 millimeters
Extras
Circular aperture, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Dust and splash-proof construction
Aspherical Lens, Circular aperture, UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens
What customers say about "Features"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • The images and videos are crystal clear.
  • Sharp photos with good clarity.
  • Macro performance is good with good close focusing distance.
  • The zoom ring has enough resistance to prevent lens creep and keep it zoomed.
  • The focus ring and barrel are smooth with just the right amount of resistance.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S Zoom Lens
  • Super small, great build, feels good in hands.
  • Photos and videos look great.
  • The price was very good and I have been very pleased with the lens performance.
  • The focus is very responsive.
  • The build quality is pretty good. It doesn't feel flimsy.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer


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