Lens Comparison
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO vs Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8
Key Differences
- Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.25x).
- Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 23 cm).
- Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 254g (9.0 oz)).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO has a better length (70mm vs 71.5mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 12-45mm | 45mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-90mm | 90-90mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm | 15 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 46mm |
| Diameter | 63.4mm | 63.5mm |
| Length | 70mm | 71.5mm |
| Weight | 254g (9.0 oz) | 225g (7.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
