Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

Professional zoom lens with optical stabilization, advanced optics for Compact standard zoom suitable for everyday photography, including landscapes and portraits.

Standard zoom lens f/3.5-5.6 mft-mount

Compact

Travel

Lens Review: Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a compact standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, offering a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range. Its slim profile and retractable design make it highly portable, ideal for everyday shooting. The optical design incorporates aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-quality images. The lens features a stepping AF motor and internal focus design for smooth and quiet focusing, suitable for both photo and video applications. The POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps to compensate for camera shake, ensuring sharper handheld imagery. Despite its compact size, the lens maintains versatile performance for a variety of shooting scenarios.

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Specifications

Lens type

Standard zoom lens

Max Format size

Micro Four Thirds

Focal length

14-42 mm (28-84 mm equivalent)

Image stabilization

Yes

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds

Maximum aperture

f/3.5-5.6

Minimum aperture

f/22

Aperture ring

No

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (circular)

Optical construction

9 elements in 8 groups (includes 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements)

Minimum focusing distance

0.20 m (7.87 in)

Maximum magnification

0.17x

Filter size

37 mm

Dimensions

61 mm (diameter) x 26.8 mm (length)

Weight

95 g (0.21 lb)

Weather sealing

No

Usage

compact, travel

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Sample Images

Subculture shop in Akihabara, Tokyo

Subculture shop in Akihabara, Tokyo

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Approach to Fukagawa-Fudoson temple, Tokyo

Approach to Fukagawa-Fudoson temple, Tokyo

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Sunset sky of early summer, Ueno park, Tokyo

Sunset sky of early summer, Ueno park, Tokyo

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Traffic in the front of The Imperial Palace, Tokyo

Traffic in the front of The Imperial Palace, Tokyo

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River flow under Shuto-Expressway, Kanda, Tokyo

River flow under Shuto-Expressway, Kanda, Tokyo

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Train observation deck in Shinjuku station, Tokyo

Train observation deck in Shinjuku station, Tokyo

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Electronic stores in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Electronic stores in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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Evening on the street, Yushima, Tokyo

Evening on the street, Yushima, Tokyo

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Paddle boats on Shinobazu-no-ike pond, Ueno, Tokyo

Paddle boats on Shinobazu-no-ike pond, Ueno, Tokyo

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Ema (wish boards) written in various languages, Ueno park, Tokyo

Ema (wish boards) written in various languages, Ueno park, Tokyo

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Otemachi office district at night, Tokyo

Otemachi office district at night, Tokyo

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Starbucks in a bookstore, Kashiwa, Chiba

Starbucks in a bookstore, Kashiwa, Chiba

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Sunset, Katsushika, Tokyo

Sunset, Katsushika, Tokyo

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Old building being demolished, Kashiwa, Chiba

Old building being demolished, Kashiwa, Chiba

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Young grapes

Young grapes

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Sobu line train over Akihabara Electric town, Tokyo

Sobu line train over Akihabara Electric town, Tokyo

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Elevated tracks toward Tokyo station

Elevated tracks toward Tokyo station

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Abandoned Yaesu-route of Shuto Expressway, Tokyo

Abandoned Yaesu-route of Shuto Expressway, Tokyo

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Izakaya's red lantern in the dark, Kameari, Tokyo

Izakaya's red lantern in the dark, Kameari, Tokyo

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Vacant ground under the elevated railroad, Kameari, Tokyo

Vacant ground under the elevated railroad, Kameari, Tokyo

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