What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. use?

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. uses the Micro Four Thirds mount.

What type of photography is the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. good for?

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. excels in compact, travel photography with its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture and standard zoom lens design.

Panasonic Micro Four Thirds

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

Q: What is the 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.

This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 14-42 mm (28-84 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2012, it weighs 95 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It 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.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture: 14–42mm
Focal: 95 g
Weight: Nov 2012
Released

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Specification

Manufacturer data

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