The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II and the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 with a length of 50mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6's 56mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 weighs 135g, 63% (235g) lighter than the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II and the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Focal Range
Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II has a focal range of 45-200mm and
4.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
90-400mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 has a focal range of 35-100mm and 2.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 70-200mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
