Is the panasonic lumix g x pz 14 42mm f 3 5 5 6 good for vlogging?

This lens is a decent vlogging option, but it isn't the ideal one. Its light, pancake-thin body and power zoom are useful when you hold a camera at arm's length for minutes. The problem is the view. On Micro Four Thirds, its wide end of 14mm frames like 28mm on full frame. My video guide suggests around 16-20mm equivalent for arm's-length shooting, so you'll be cropped tighter than you'd like, and you'll need to stand back or hold the camera further out.

If you already own a Micro Four Thirds body, it will work, and its stabilisation helps with handheld walking shots. If you're choosing a vlogging setup, I'd look at the Panasonic Lumix G100 or the Panasonic Lumix G100D and pair them with a wider lens, then check the camera page for a front-flipping screen and a microphone input before buying.

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