Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Image stabilization

Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Better telephoto

200 mm

150 mm

More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more zoom

4.4x

3.8x

Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:5 (0.2x)

1:6.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Slightly shorter

83 mm

100 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly lighter

190 g

380 g

2x lighter

Learn more about
the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Short

45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:	100 mm
40-150mm f/4-5.6 :	83 mm

Light weight

45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:	380 g
40-150mm f/4-5.6 :	190 g

Good wide-angle

45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:	45 mm
40-150mm f/4-5.6 :	40 mm

Inexpensive

45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:	$269.00
40-150mm f/4-5.6 :	$299.95

Poor telephoto

45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:	200 mm
40-150mm f/4-5.6 :	150 mm

competitors

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279

Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$499

Has much large zoom range

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED

Macro lens

$299

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has better macro

Compare the Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$598

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

Wildlife lens

$299

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Wildlife lens

$300

Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$1,449

Much more zoom

Wider aperture

More expensive

Worse telephoto

Compare the Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Sports lens

$3,199

Has a consant aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Much heavier

Significantly more expensive

Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$799

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Less zoom

Worse telephoto

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$479

Much more magnification

Is a prime lens

Less zoom

Worse wide angle

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario
45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
40-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6