Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
Panasonic Sep 2011
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS

This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 45–175 mm (90–350 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/4.0–5.6. Released in 2011, it weighs 210 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits telephoto and general photography.

It is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a 90–350 mm equivalent focal length range. Its high contrast and resolution make it suitable for portrait and landscape photography, while the versatile zoom range allows for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife. The lens features POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) to minimize camera shake, ensuring sharp images even at longer focal lengths. Its optical design includes aspherical and extra-low dispersion (ED) elements to reduce aberrations and deliver high-quality images. The lens also features a zoom lever for quick and stable zooming, even while shooting moving subjects.

f/4.0–5.6
Aperture
45–175mm
Focal
210 g
Weight
Sep 2011
Released
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Good for telephotogeneral
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
45–175 mm (90–350 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/4.0–5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (circular)
Optical construction
14 elements in 10 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.9 m (3.0 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.2x (0.4x 35mm equivalent)
Filter size
46 mm
Dimensions
61.6 mm (diameter) x 90 mm (length)
Weight
210 g (7.4 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
telephoto, general

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 23% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
Gipskarst II
01 Gipskarst II by Olaf Craasmann
(infrared photography) 國立成功大學 圖書館旁—「展翅」
02 (infrared photography) 國立成功大學 圖書館旁—「展翅」 by Eiki Wang
marshmallows
03 marshmallows by Olaf Craasmann
(infrared photography) 國立成功大學 工科系—思量
04 (infrared photography) 國立成功大學 工科系—思量 by Eiki Wang
rotund resin bee
05 rotund resin bee by Olaf Craasmann
Lotus in the rain
06 Lotus in the rain by Eiki Wang
Lotus in the rain
07 Lotus in the rain by Eiki Wang
東勢林業文化園區
08 東勢林業文化園區 by Eiki Wang
東勢林業文化園區
09 東勢林業文化園區 by Eiki Wang
中興新村 省政資料館
10 中興新村 省政資料館 by Eiki Wang
東勢林業文化園區
11 東勢林業文化園區 by Eiki Wang
東勢林業文化園區
12 東勢林業文化園區 by Eiki Wang
White Lotus 白荷花
13 White Lotus 白荷花 by Eiki Wang
strange world
14 strange world by Olaf Craasmann
大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris
15 大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris by Eiki Wang
大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris
16 大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris by Eiki Wang
大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris
17 大彈塗魚 星點彈塗魚 Boleophthalmus pectinirostris by Eiki Wang
(infrared photography) 國立成功大學
18 (infrared photography) 國立成功大學 by Eiki Wang
OI001728
19 OI001728 by The Legless Scotsman
OI001740
20 OI001740 by The Legless Scotsman
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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