The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS and the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS 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. Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS with a length of 90mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS's 62mm 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 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS weighs 210g, which means it is 165g (43%) lighter than the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS which has a weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 45-175mm and
3.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
90-350mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a focal range of 50-230mm and 4.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-345mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
