OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 90 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better length (42mm vs 84.2mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better weight (137g (4.8 oz) vs 200g (7.1 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. has a better max magnification (0.2x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length25mm45-150mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements912
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent50-50mm90-300mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm90 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm52mm
Diameter57.8mm61.6mm
Length42mm84.2mm
Weight137g (4.8 oz)200g (7.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo