Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II vs Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S.
Olympus 14–150mm f/4-5.6 has a brighter maximum aperture. Panasonic 14–140mm f/4-5.8 has optical image stabilization.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II is a 14–150mm f/4-5.6 zoom, and the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. is a 14–140mm f/4-5.8 zoom. On paper the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II 
Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II better than the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S.?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4-5.6 vs f/4-5.8)
- Longer reach (150mm vs 140mm)
- 175 g lighter (285 g vs 460 g)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2015 vs 2009)
Why is the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II?
- Has optical image stabilization
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II has the edge: it is 175 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II has the edge: it is 175 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14–150mm | 14–140mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-5.6 ◆ | f/4-5.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 285 g (10.05 oz) ◆ | 460 g (16.23 oz) |
| Dimensions | 63.5 x 83 mm | 70 x 84 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 17 elements in 13 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2015 | 2009 |
| Price | $779.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · Panasonic
- 83 × 63.5 mm
- 84 × 70 mm
The Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. is 1 mm longer and 175 g heavier than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II or the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S.?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II opens to f/4-5.6, against f/4-5.8 on the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S..
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II or the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S.?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II weighs 285 g, 175 g less than the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. (460 g).
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II and the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. have image stabilization?
- Only the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II or the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II has the edge: it is 175 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II or the Panasonic G VARIO 14-140 mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH. M.O.I.S. better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED II has the edge: it is 175 g lighter to carry.
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