Everyday lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount
10 everyday options that fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies — versatile walk-around lenses that stay on the camera. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: OM System OM-1 · OM System OM-1 Mark II · OM System OM-3 · OM System OM-5 · Panasonic Lumix G100 · Panasonic Lumix G9 II · Panasonic Lumix GH6 · Panasonic Lumix GH7.
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-100mm | OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | Amazon → | f/4 | 561 g | zoom | M4/3 | EverydayTravel |
| 12-40mm | OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | Amazon → | f/2.8 | 382 g | zoom | M4/3 | Pro standard zoomEverydayTravel |
| 12-60mm | Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4 | Amazon → | f/2.8-4 | 320 g | zoom | M4/3 | EverydayTravel |
| 12-60mm | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | Amazon → | f/3.5-5.6 | 210 g | zoom | M4/3 | EverydayTravelBudget |
| 15mm | Panasonic Leica DG 15mm f/1.7 | Amazon → | f/1.7 | 115 g | prime | M4/3 | StreetEverydayLow-light |
| 17mm | OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 | Amazon → | f/1.8 | 120 g | prime | M4/3 | StreetEverydayLow-light |
| 20mm | Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II | Amazon → | f/1.7 | 87 g | prime | M4/3 | EverydayStreetCompact |
| 20mm | OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO | Amazon → | f/1.4 | 247 g | prime | M4/3 | Standard primeEverydayLow-light |
| 25mm | Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 | Amazon → | f/1.8 | 137 g | prime | M4/3 | Standard primeEveryday |
| 25mm | Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | Amazon → | f/1.7 | 125 g | prime | M4/3 | StreetEverydayStandard primeBudget |
Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 10 of the 10 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II | 87g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Leica DG 15mm f/1.7 | 115g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 | 120g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | 125g | Not verified |
| Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 | 137g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 210g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO | 247g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4 | 320g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | 382g | Weather-sealed |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | 561g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II at 87g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO at 247g.
All Micro Four Thirds lenses: the full Micro Four Thirds index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount.








