Compare Panasonic DG 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 vs Panasonic G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II vs Panasonic G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
7 blades, circular aperture
7 blades, Circular aperture
Colors
Black
Black
Black and silver
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
MFT
MFT
MFT
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Motor
Linear Motor
Micromotor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
21 elements
16 elements
9 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
15 groups
13 groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 aspherical + 2 UED + 2 ED elements, Nano Surface Coating groups
2 aspherical lenses groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
52 mm / 2.05 in
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Diameter
76 mm / 2.99 in
70 mm / 2.76 in
56 mm / 2.20 in
Size | Length
132 mm / 5.20 in
100 mm / 3.94 in
49 mm / 1.93 in
Weight
655 g / 23.14 oz
370 g / 13.07 oz
110 g / 3.89 oz

Function

Angle Of View
24.4° Diagonal | 20.4° Horizontal | 13.7° Vertical (wide) ~ 6.2° Diagonal | 5.2° Horizontal | 3.4° Vertical (tele)
27.1° Diagonal | 22.6° Horizontal | 15.2° Vertical (wide) ~ 6.2° Diagonal | 5.2° Horizontal | 3.4° Vertical (tele)
75.4° Diagonal | 65.5° Horizontal | 46.4° Vertical (wide) ~ 28.9° Diagonal | 24.2° Horizontal | 16.3° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8–4 ~ f/22
f/4–5.6 ~ f/22
f/3.5–5.6 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Crop Factor
2.0
2.0
2.0
Focal Length
50 mm ~ 200 mm
45 mm ~ 200 mm
14 mm ~ 42 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
100.0 mm ~ 400.0 mm
90.0 mm ~ 400.0 mm
28.0 mm ~ 84.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
No
Zoom Type
External zoom
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.5x
0.19x
0.17x
Min Focus Distance
750 mm / 29.53 in
1000 mm / 39.37 in
200 mm / 7.87 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Lens hood included
Lens Hood: n/a (supplied)
Debut
2018-02-26
2017-01-04
2013-01-29
Model Name
H-ES50200
H-FSA45200
H-FS1442A

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
60%
69%
Pros
  • Great sharpness
  • Very useful focal range
  • Optically stabilized
  • Weather-sealed
  • Solid construction
  • Optically stabilized
  • Affordable price for a very appealing focal range
  • Very light and compact for a standard zoom
  • Optically stabilized
  • Short barrel
  • Light in the hand
Cons
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Weak optically
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Not the strongest optical performance

Price

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