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Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS

Panasonic's 2010 Micro Four Thirds kit zoom: 28-84 mm equivalent with Mega OIS and a stepping-motor inner focus, at 165 g.

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Core
Released
2010
Focal Length
14–42mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
60.6mm diameter × 63.6mm length
Weight
165g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
Optical IS (O.I.S.)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.16x
Min. Focus Distance
30cm

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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
4.5/10
Street
5.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
Filmmaking
5.7/10
Documentary
5.0/10
Landscape
5.0/10
Casual
6.8/10
Food
3.9/10
Architecture
4.7/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
Underwater
3.8/10
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 6.8 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 3.0 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
🤿
Underwater 3.8 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🍽️
Food 3.9 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
📝 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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