OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 90 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better max magnification (1.25x vs 0.2x).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better weight (128g (4.5 oz) vs 200g (7.1 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better length (63mm vs 84.2mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length30mm45-150mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1012
Optical Groups89
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/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 Equivalent60-60mm90-300mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance10 cm90 cm
Max Magnification1.25x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm52mm
Diameter55.5mm61.6mm
Length63mm84.2mm
Weight128g (4.5 oz)200g (7.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo