OM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO § 03 Head to head
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO vs Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH
OM System 40–150mm f/4.0 has a brighter maximum aperture. Panasonic 35–100mm f/4-5.6 has a wider field of view.
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is a 40–150mm f/4.0 zoom, and the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH is a 35–100mm f/4-5.6 zoom. On paper the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
OM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO 
Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH 01
Key differences
Why is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO better than the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4.0 vs f/4-5.6)
- Longer reach (150mm vs 100mm)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.9 m)
Why is the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH better than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO?
- Wider field of view (35mm vs 40mm)
- 247 g lighter (135 g vs 382 g)
- 49 mm shorter (50 mm vs 99.4 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 62 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH has the edge: it is 247 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH has the edge: it is 247 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | OM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO | Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40–150mm | 35–100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.0 ◆ | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 382 g (13.5 oz) | 135 g (4.76 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 68.9 mm (diameter) x 99.4 mm (length) | 56 x 50 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.6 inches) ◆ | 0.90 m (35.43 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21x (0.42x 35mm equivalent) | — |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | IP53-rated dust, splash, and freeze-resistant | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 (circular) | 7 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 2 aspherical, and 1 HR elements) | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 46 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| Price | — | $397.99 list price |
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Size
- A · OM
- B · Panasonic
- 99.4 × 68.9 mm
- 50 × 56 mm
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is 49 mm longer and 247 g heavier than the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH.
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Sample frames
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO or the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH?
- The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO opens to f/4.0, against f/4-5.6 on the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH.
- Which is lighter, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO or the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH?
- The Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH weighs 135 g, 247 g less than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO (382 g).
- Which focuses closer, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO or the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH?
- The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.9 m for the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH.
- Do the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO and the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH have image stabilization?
- Only the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH has optical image stabilization.
- Is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO or the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH has the edge: it is 247 g lighter to carry.
- Is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO or the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH better for travel?
- For travel, the Panasonic G VARIO 35-100 mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH has the edge: it is 247 g lighter to carry.
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