Travel lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount
8 travel options that fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies — one-lens range and low weight. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-25mm | OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | Amazon → | f/4 | 411 g | zoom | M4/3 | Wide-angleTravelLandscape |
| 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 |
| 100-400mm | OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS | Amazon → | f/5-6.3 | 1120 g | zoom | M4/3 | Sports & actionTelephotoTravel |
| 100-400mm | OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II | Amazon → | f/5-6.3 | 1300 g | zoom | M4/3 | Sports & actionTelephotoTravel |
| 100-300mm | Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | Amazon → | f/4-5.6 | 520 g | zoom | M4/3 | Sports & actionTelephotoTravelBudget |
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 8 of the 8 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 210g | Not verified |
| 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 8-25mm f/4 PRO | 411g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | 520g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | 561g | Weather-sealed |
| OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS | 1120g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II | 1300g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at 210g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II at 382g.
All Micro Four Thirds lenses: the full Micro Four Thirds index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount.





