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Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS

An 85mm-equivalent portrait prime at 130g, with Power O.I.S. — useful on bodies without IBIS — and 0.31m close focus. The budget alternative to the Nocticron. Black and silver versions are the same lens.

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£319 new
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Core
Released
2015
Focal Length
42mm
Aperture
f/1.7
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
37mm
Dimensions
55mm diameter × 50mm length
Weight
130g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
Optical IS (O.I.S.)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.31m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.9
Street
5.7
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
5.9
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
5.3
Landscape
5.0
Casual
6.4
Food
5.2
Architecture
4.7
Underwater
4.6
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 6.9 Strong on focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🤿
Underwater 4.6 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🏛️
Architecture 4.7 Held back by focal length and generation.
🌄
Landscape 5.0 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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