OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II vs Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 II

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 90 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.8).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better length (73.8mm vs 116.5mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better weight (305g (10.8 oz) vs 423g (14.9 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $699).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length75-300mm12-35mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1714
Optical Groups1111
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent150-600mm24-70mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance90 cm20 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$699
Filter Size58mm58mm
Diameter68.5mm67.6mm
Length116.5mm73.8mm
Weight423g (14.9 oz)305g (10.8 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo