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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS

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Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS

Telephoto Zoom | Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS
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Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS

Telephoto Zoom | Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
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Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS vs Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS, two Telephoto Zoom lenses by Panasonic.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Key Specs

  • 45-200mm Focal Range
  • F4-5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 370g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.19x

Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS Key Specs

  • 45-175mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 210g.
  • Diameter: 62mm
  • Length: 90mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.9m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS with a length of 90mm is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS's 62mm diameter.

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 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS weighs 210g, 76% (160g) lighter than the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS's weight of 370g.


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

Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
99mm
69mm 382g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
206mm
86mm 1120g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
132mm
76mm 655g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3
172mm
83mm 985g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO Lens Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS
314mm
116mm 1850g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Lens Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II OIS
126mm
74mm 520g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens Panasonic 45-150mm F4-5.6 OIS
73mm
62mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 Lens Olympus ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7
116mm
70mm 430g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS 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 GH6, OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 II.

Focal Range

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a focal range of 45-200mm and 4.4X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 90-400mm when used on a FourThirds format camera. Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 45-175mm and 3.9X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 90-350mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS over Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS

Focal Length - Tele 200mm vs 175mm 25mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom 4.40x vs 3.90x More flexible focal coverage
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS over Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS
Internal Zoom Yes vs No Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Weight 210g vs 370g 160g lighter
Diameter 62mm vs 70mm 8mm smaller in diameter
Length 90mm vs 100mm 10mm shorter
Filter Thread 46mm vs 52mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance 0.9m vs 1m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.2x vs 0.19x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
Image Stabilization Yes vs Yes Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS vs Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds FourThirds
Focal Range 45-200mm 45-175mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - Yes
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 4.4X 3.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4-5.6 F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16 14
Optical Groups 13 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1m 0.9m
Max Magnification 0.19X 0.2X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 370g 210g
Diameter 70mm 62mm
Length 100mm 90mm
Materials Unknown plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm 46mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown H-PS45175
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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