Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Panasonic 45-150mm F4-5.6 OIS Top Features
- 45-150mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: FourThirds
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- Weight: 200g.
- Diameter: 62mm
- Length: 73mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.9m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 Top Features
- 40-150mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- Weight: 190g.
- Diameter: 64mm
- Length: 86mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.9m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Our Winner: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diameter
62mm
vs
64mm
2mm smaller in diameter
Length
73mm
vs
86mm
13mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
58mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.17x
vs
0.16x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
40mm
vs
45mm
5mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
3.80x
vs
3.30x
More flexible focal coverage
Weight
190g
vs
200g
10g lighter
Internal Zoom
No
vs
No
Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale
No
vs
No
No Distance Scale assist
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Panasonic 45-150mm F4-5.6 OIS vs Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 All Features
General
Panasonic 45-150mm F4-5.6 OIS
Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6
Brand
Panasonic
Olympus
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Max Format
FourThirds
FourThirds
Focal Range
45-150mm
40-150mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Black
Black or Silver
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
–
No
Zoom Ratio
3.3X
3.8X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0 – F5.6
F4.0 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
7
Optics
Optical Elements
12
12
Optical Groups
9
9
Special Elements
unknown
1 ED glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.9m
0.9m
Max Magnification
0.17X
0.16X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Stepper motor
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
No
No
DoF Scale
No
No
Distance Scale
No
No
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
200g
190g
Diameter
62mm
64mm
Length
73mm
86mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
52mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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