OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6

Both are Micro Four Thirds mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Micro Four Thirds mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal length	12-40mm	12-60mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/3.5-5.6
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds

Which should you buy?

the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II covers 12-40mm and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 covers 12-60mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

OM SYSTEM Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II for Micro Four Thirds System Camera Weather Sealed Design Fluor

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IISee price on Amazon

Amazon links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

PANASONIC LUMIX G VARIO LENS, 12-60MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-FS12060 (USA

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6See price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links never affect our specs or which lenses we compare.

FAQ

What's the difference between the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is 12-40mm f/2.8 zoom, Micro Four Thirds; the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.

Which is better in low light, the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II or the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5-5.6 of the other.

Do the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies.

Citing these specs? Go ahead — manufacturer data, last verified 2026-06-21. Copy a ready-made reference:

More Micro Four Thirds comparisons: Panasonic Leica DG 15mm f/1.7 vs Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II · Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 II vs OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO · OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II · OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 · all Micro Four Thirds lenses · all comparisons

OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIAffiliate linkSee price on Amazon