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Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Lens mount:Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:140 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):5.6Optical image stabilization:yesMaximum angle of view:75 °

Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of camera-lenses
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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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 58% of models
Score components

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.8

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 58% of camera-lenses
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 599 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–²Better than 70% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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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 58% of models
Score components:

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.8

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 599 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.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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 61% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 60.7% of camera lenses.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.2
Lens type
all-in-one zoom
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Filter thread size
58 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
14 mm
Maximum focal length
140 mm
Optical zoom
10xx
Maximum angle of view
75 °
Minimum angle of view
8.8 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.3 m, which is closer than 48.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.25xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.25x
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.25x, which is higher than 70% of camera lenses and equal to 4.5% 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)
4 stops
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
4 stops
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
Market range: <3 stops – >5.5 stops
This camera lens offers 4 stops of stabilization, which is stronger than 21.3% of camera lenses and equal to 44.5% of camera lenses.
Weight
305 g
Weight
305 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 305 g, which is lighter than 73.8% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.5% of camera lenses.
Lens length
75 mm
Lens length
75 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 75 mm long, which is shorter than 67.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.7% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
67 mm
Lens diameter
67 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 67 mm, which is slimmer than 79.5% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 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.
  • 205 g lighter
    Weight
    305 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (305 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    305 g vs 510 g
  • 10 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    67 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (67 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    67 mm vs 77 mm
  • 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
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.06 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.25 x
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.25 x vs 0.192 x
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2019 vs 2016
  • 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
  • 0.06 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.25 x
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.25 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.
  • 205 g lighter
    Weight
    305 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (305 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    305 g vs 510 g
  • 10 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    67 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (67 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    67 mm vs 77 mm
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2019 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
  • 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
  • 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

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focus-review.com
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digitalkamera.de
26/05/2014
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fotokoch.de
01/05/2026
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lesnumeriques.com
18/02/2028
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dxomark.fr
13/04/2018
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30/06/2019
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20/11/2019
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01/05/2019
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Third-party reviews

Based on 599 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS

  • High versatility with a 10x zoom range equivalent to 28-280mm
  • Compact and lightweight build, ideal for travel and handheld use
  • Effective Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) for steady shots
  • Fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus motor suitable for video
  • Durable, dust- and splash-resistant construction (II version)
  • Good central sharpness throughout most of the zoom range

What we don't like about Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14 140mm F 3 5 5 6 II ASPH POWER OIS

  • Slower maximum aperture (f/3.5-5.6) limits low-light performance
  • Corner and edge sharpness can be soft, especially when shot wide open
  • Sharpness may decrease slightly at the longest telephoto focal lengths
  • Noticeable distortion at the 14mm wide-angle end without software correction
  • Higher price point compared to standard kit lenses

Verdict

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering an expansive 28-280mm equivalent focal range. Its optical construction includes 14 elements in 12 groups, featuring three aspherical and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements to minimize aberrations, alongside a 7-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh. Main characteristics include a rugged dust- and splash-resistant design, a fast stepping motor for silent autofocus ideal for 4K video, and POWER O.I.S. stabilization for sharper handheld shots. Pros include its impressively compact and lightweight build (265g), high 0.5x equivalent magnification for close-ups, and consistent sharpness across the zoom range. Cons include limited low-light performance due to the variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture, some edge softening at maximum focal lengths, and potential zoom creep typical of extending barrels.

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