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Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS

A 95g, 27mm-thick power-zoom pancake that turns a small Lumix or OM body into a pocketable camera: 28-84mm equivalent with electronic zoom and Power O.I.S. Convenience first — slow apertures and a rocker-controlled zoom.

Starting from
£329 new
Average price across retailers: ~£339
Available at 3 retailers
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£329
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£349
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Core
Released
2011
Focal Length
14–42mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
37mm
Dimensions
61mm diameter × 26.8mm length
Weight
95g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC micromotor
Optical IS
Optical IS (O.I.S.)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.17x
Min. Focus Distance
0.2m

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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
4.2
Street
5.5
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
5.6
Vlogging & Video
6.0
Filmmaking
4.7
Documentary
4.2
Landscape
5.2
Casual
7.4
Food
3.9
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
3.0
Underwater
3.4
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, portability and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 3.0 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
🤿
Underwater 3.4 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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