Panasonic HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Image stabilization

Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

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the Panasonic HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Slightly more zoom

10.7x

10x

Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:4.2 (0.2x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo

Slightly lighter

280 g

460 g

Around 40% lighter

Learn more about
the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Incredible zoom

HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.:	10x
ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6:	10.7x

	Good wide-angle
	14 mm

Not very narrow apertures

HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.:	f/5.8
ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6:	f/5.6

	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 travel lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Travel lens

$1,449

Compare the Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

Wildlife lens

$499

Compare the Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

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

Wildlife lens

$363

Has much smaller zoom range

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$963 - $1,298

Has a wider aperture

Has a fixed aperture

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Has way more smaller zoom range

Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Has much smaller zoom range

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

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

Wildlife lens

$269

Has a higher max f/stop

Has much smaller zoom range

Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

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

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

Wildlife lens

$279

Has a higher max f/stop

Has much smaller zoom range

Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

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

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$169

Fisheye lens

Wider aperture

Much less zoom

Worse telephoto

Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Olympus M.Zuiko EDf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 II

Wide angle lens

$300

Wider aperture

Slightly lighter

No image stabilization

Much less zoom

Compare the M.Zuiko EDf/3.5-5.6mm f/3.5-5.6 II vs the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

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

Macro lens

$399

Much narrower aperture

Better telephoto

Much less zoom

Worse wide angle

Compare the Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC

Wildlife lens

$249

Much narrower aperture

Wider aperture

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

Wildlife lens

$1,199

Much narrower aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Much less zoom

Longer

Compare the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Brian

(2:41 PM, February 22, 2012)

The Panasonic 14-140mm lens is designed with video shooting in mind, therefore it does have a silent af motor and step-less aperture so I don't understand the "No silent focus motor" weakness? Can you adjust this to reflect the facts?

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario
HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6