The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 is a Panasonic 12–32mm zoom for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2013. It covers 24–64mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/3.5–5.6. It offers a compact 70g body.
Best for: Everyday zoom covering wide to short telephoto
Pros
- Exceptionally light at under 120g
- Competitive price for the aperture and build
- Wide starting focal length at 24mm equivalent
Cons
- Variable aperture narrows at longer focal lengths
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Pocket and travel
A tiny collapsing kit zoom at just 70g, a 24-64mm full-frame equivalent that pairs perfectly with the smallest M43 bodies for a genuinely pocketable setup. It is the natural travel and everyday lens when minimum size is the priority, with OIS on some versions to steady handheld shots. Full guide →
Everyday snapshots
The useful wide-to-normal range covers most casual shooting, from scenes to people, and the collapsing design keeps the camera compact between shots. It is a slow variable-aperture lens, so it works best in good light, but for portability it is excellent.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Type | zoom |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2013-09 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 12-32mm |
| FF equivalent | 24-64mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 9 / 7 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | No |
| Min focus distance | 0.2m |
| Max magnification | 0.18x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 37mm |
| Weight | 70g |
| Dimensions | 24mm length x 55.5mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $297 USD |