Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO 25mm
OM System
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II is widely praised as a versatile travel lens that covers a huge zoom range in a compact, lightweight body. Users love its portability and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though many note that image quality is slightly soft at the telephoto end and wide open. It works well for outdoor and well-lit scenes, but some report autofocus issues on Olympus bodies and noisy operation for video. Overall, it is considered an excellent all-rounder for hobbyists and a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile 10x zoom range (14-140mm)
- Great for travel and all-in-one use
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective image stabilization (OIS)
Cons
- Soft at telephoto end and wide open
- Autofocus issues on some Olympus bodies
- Noisy operation for video recording
- Not as sharp as pro-level lenses
- Loose internal parts reported by some users
Portability 12
Image quality 15
Zoom range 14
Value for money 8
Autofocus performance 5
Video suitability 4
OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO 25mm
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Scores
Portrait
Travel
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Street
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm | OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Z Coating Nano |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO 25mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm wins 3 specs while OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO 25mm wins 3.
