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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II

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Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS

SuperZoom | Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
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Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II

SuperZoom | Micro Four Thirds

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Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS vs Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS for the MFT and the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II for the MFT, two SuperZoom lenses from Panasonic and Olympus.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the following section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS Key Specs

  • 14-140mm Focal Range
  • F3.5-5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 265g.
  • Diameter: 67mm
  • Length: 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 0.5x

Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II Key Specs

  • 14-150mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 284g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.22x
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What type of photography are the Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS and Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS and the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Bird/WildlifeAverageAverage
SportsAverageGood
PortraitGoodGood
TravelExcellentExcellent
StreetGoodGood
WeddingGoodGood
Walk AroundVery GoodVery Good
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood
MacroGoodFair


Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS with a length of 75mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II's 64mm diameter.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS weighs 265g, which means it is 19g (6%) lighter than the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II which has a weight of 284g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

SuperZoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens Olympus 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
100mm
78mm 455g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH.  Power O.I.S Lens Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 O.I.S
75mm
67mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro Lens Olympus 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro
117mm
78mm 561g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS Lens Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS
84mm
70mm 460g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 Lens Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6
83mm
64mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III Lens Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III
80mm
64mm 285g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS and the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Focal Range

Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS has a focal range of 14-140mm and 10.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28-280mm when used on a FourThirds format camera. Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II has a focal range of 14-150mm and 10.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28-300mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II

Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture - Wide 3.5 vs 4 Wider aperture at wide end
Weight 265g vs 284g 19g lighter
Length 75mm vs 83mm 8mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.3m vs 0.5m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.5x vs 0.22x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II over Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS

Focal Length - Tele 150mm vs 140mm 10mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom 10.70x vs 10.00x More flexible focal coverage
Diameter 64mm vs 67mm 3mm smaller in diameter

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs Yes safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Internal Zoom No vs No Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist




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Panasonic 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS vs Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Panasonic Olympus
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds FourThirds
Focal Range 14-140mm 14-150mm
Image Stabilization Yes No
Colour - Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 10.0X 10.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5-5.6 F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14 15
Optical Groups 12 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.3m 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.5X 0.22X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Micromotor
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 265g 284g
Diameter 67mm 64mm
Length 75mm 83mm
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Filter Thread 58mm 58mm
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code - LH-61C
Tripod Collar No No
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