OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 50 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO has a better weight (410g (14.5 oz) vs 561g (1.24 lb)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO has a better length (89mm vs 116.5mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-100mm45mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements2114
Optical Groups1510
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-200mm90-90mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance15 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.3x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,299$1,199
Filter Size72mm62mm
Diameter77.5mm70mm
Length116.5mm89mm
Weight561g (1.24 lb)410g (14.5 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo