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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Image stabilization Panasonic MEGA O.I.S. vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 4.4x vs 3.8x
Help
 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. 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 R ED LNS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS vs the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S..
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the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:45 mm
40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS:40 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:$269.00
40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS:$299.99
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:200 mm
40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS:150 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

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

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

Wildlife lens

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

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

Wildlife lens

$499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length 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 R ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7

Wildlife lens

$900
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$400
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS.

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