OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-100mm | 12-60mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 opens wider (f/3.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO covers 12-100mm and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 covers 12-60mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 covers Micro Four Thirds (also works on APS-C bodies); the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO is Micro Four Thirds-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO is 12-100mm f/4 zoom, Micro Four Thirds; the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO or the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6?
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 — its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies. Note the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO is Micro Four Thirds-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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