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Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Lens mount:Fujifilm XMaximum focal length:45 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):5.6Optical image stabilization:yesMaximum angle of view:86.9 °

Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of camera-lenses
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.4

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

6.4

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 84% of camera-lenses
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 333 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 57% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.4

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

6.4

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.3
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 333 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 55.4% of camera lenses.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.0
Lens type
zoom
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
52 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
15 mm
Maximum focal length
45 mm
Optical zoom
3xx
Maximum angle of view
86.9 °
Minimum angle of view
35 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.13 m
Minimum focus distance
0.13 m
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.13 m, which is closer than 96.4% of camera lenses and equal to 0.5% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.24xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.24x
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.24x, which is higher than 66.8% of camera lenses and equal to 3.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Override via AF+MF setting.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
yes
Optical image stabilization
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This camera lens supports optical image stabilization. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
3 stops
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
3 stops
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <3 stops – >5.5 stops
This camera lens offers 3 stops of stabilization, which is weaker than 87.8% of camera lenses and equal to 7.2% of camera lenses.
Weight
135 g
Weight
135 g
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 135 g, which is lighter than 93.7% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens length
44.2 mm
Lens length
44.2 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 44.2 mm long, which is shorter than 92% of camera lenses.
Retracted length.
Lens diameter
62.6 mm
Lens diameter
62.6 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 62.6 mm, which is slimmer than 89.6% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
no
Metal mount
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount. 93.7% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ vs the average camera lens

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • 375 g lighter
    Weight
    135 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (135 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    135 g vs 510 g
  • 48.05 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    44.2 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (44.2 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    Retracted length.
    44.2 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 14.4 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    62.6 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (62.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    62.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • 0.17 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.13 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.13 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 0.05 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.24 x
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.24 x vs 0.192 x
  • 2.94x cheaper
    Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ is cheaper than the average camera lens (£180 vs £530).
    £180 vs £530
  • 2.94x cheaper
    Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ is cheaper than the average camera lens (£180 vs £530).
    £180 vs £530
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 0.17 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.13 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.13 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.05 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.24 x
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.24 x vs 0.192 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • 375 g lighter
    Weight
    135 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (135 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    135 g vs 510 g
  • 48.05 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    44.2 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (44.2 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    Retracted length.
    44.2 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 14.4 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    62.6 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (62.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    62.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    March 2018
    2018 vs 2016
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No metal mount
    Metal mount
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
  • 1 stops weaker stabilization
    Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
    3 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 stops – >5.5 stops
    This camera lens has a lower stabilization effectiveness than the average camera lens (3 stops vs 4 stops). The average lens has stabilization effectiveness of 4 stops.
    3 stops vs 4 stops
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 1 stops weaker stabilization
    Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
    3 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 stops – >5.5 stops
    This camera lens has a lower stabilization effectiveness than the average camera lens (3 stops vs 4 stops). The average lens has stabilization effectiveness of 4 stops.
    3 stops vs 4 stops
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No metal mount
    Metal mount
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 333 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for travel and hiking
  • Excellent optical sharpness, particularly at the wider 15mm focal length
  • Wider field of view (15mm) compared to standard kit lenses (18mm)
  • Impressive close-focusing capabilities for near-macro shots
  • Smooth and near-silent autofocus, which is beneficial for video recording
  • Affordable price point, offering high value for beginners
  • Effective optical image stabilization (OIS) for handheld shooting

What we don't like about Fujifilm XC 15 45mm F 3 5 5 6 OIS PZ

  • Motorized 'Power Zoom' (PZ) can feel slow, imprecise, or annoying to some photographers
  • Plastic build quality feels 'cheap' and lacks weather sealing
  • No physical focal length markings on the lens barrel
  • Image quality and sharpness can noticeably decline at the telephoto (45mm) end
  • Small maximum aperture (f/3.5-5.6) limits performance in low-light conditions
  • Electronic zoom operation can consume more battery life compared to manual lenses
  • Corners can appear soft when shooting at wider apertures

Verdict

The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is an ultra-compact, retractable power zoom lens designed for X-mount APS-C cameras, offering a versatile 23-69mm full-frame equivalent focal range. Weighing just 135g, it features an optical construction of 10 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements), a 7-blade rounded diaphragm, and a 52mm filter thread. Key pros include its record-breaking lightweight design, a 3-stop optical image stabilization system, and an impressive minimum focusing distance of just 5cm for macro-style close-ups. However, notable cons include its plastic mount and build, the lack of a physical aperture ring, and an electronic power zoom mechanism that can feel less precise for still photography compared to traditional manual zoom rings.

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