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Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3

The world's smallest full-frame zoom at launch: 155g and 41mm long, made as the kit lens for the Lumix S9. 18mm wide with 0.15m close focus and full weather sealing — a pocketable travel and vlogging zoom.

Starting from
£499 new
Average price across retailers: ~£499
Available at 3 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£499
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£499
was £519
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Value & Depreciation
£519
Launch price
→
£499
Today
=
4%
Value drop
Over ~2 years, this camera has cost roughly £10/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2024
Focal Length
18–40mm
Aperture
f/4.5-6.3
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Filter Size
62mm
Dimensions
67.9mm diameter × 40.9mm length
Weight
155g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.28x
Min. Focus Distance
0.15m

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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
6.7
Travel
6.7
Wedding & Events
5.3
Vlogging & Video
7.1
Filmmaking
4.5
Documentary
5.3
Landscape
7.1
Casual
6.3
Food
4.1
Macro
4.0
Architecture
6.4
Astrophotography
5.6
Underwater
6.6
✅ Great For
📱
Vlogging & Video 7.1 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
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Landscape 7.1 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 4.0 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
🍽️
Food 4.1 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
🧑
Portrait 4.2 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
📝 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 →
Price History — S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3