Four Thirds lenses can be used on Micro Four Thirds cameras with 4 official adapters (Panasonic DMW-MA1, Olympus MMF-1, Olympus MMF-2 and Olympus MMF-3). Our database lists 28 Four Thirds lenses and 87 Micro Four Thirds cameras for this combination. Autofocus is not guaranteed by the manufacturer.
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Four Thirds lenses have a longer flange distance than Micro Four Thirds bodies, so they need an adapter to fit. Panasonic states that a Mount Adapter (DMW-MA1) is required to use any Four Thirds lens on a Micro Four Thirds camera body. Autofocus behaviour varies by lens and camera, so use the table below together with the manufacturer’s compatibility information before you buy. The adapters, the autofocus table and the camera and lens lists on this page come from our own database.
Adapters for Four Thirds lenses on Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Panasonic DMW-MA1 OfficialAF: Not guaranteed by the manufacturer — Autofocus operates only via the camera body's contrast-detect "Imager AF" system (Four Thirds lenses were designed for phase-detect DSLR AF, and no adapter restores that). In general, SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses focus faster and more reliably than older non-SWD lenses, and AF speed/behavior varies by camera body and firmware version. Exact AF compatibility differs by specific camera body and lens combination — check the manufacturer's official compatibility chart before relying on AF for a particular pairing.
- Olympus MMF-1 OfficialAF: Not guaranteed by the manufacturer — Autofocus operates only via the camera body's contrast-detect "Imager AF" system (Four Thirds lenses were designed for phase-detect DSLR AF, and no adapter restores that). In general, SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses focus faster and more reliably than older non-SWD lenses, and AF speed/behavior varies by camera body and firmware version. Exact AF compatibility differs by specific camera body and lens combination — check the manufacturer's official compatibility chart before relying on AF for a particular pairing.
- Olympus MMF-2 OfficialAF: Not guaranteed by the manufacturer — Autofocus operates only via the camera body's contrast-detect "Imager AF" system (Four Thirds lenses were designed for phase-detect DSLR AF, and no adapter restores that). In general, SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses focus faster and more reliably than older non-SWD lenses, and AF speed/behavior varies by camera body and firmware version. Exact AF compatibility differs by specific camera body and lens combination — check the manufacturer's official compatibility chart before relying on AF for a particular pairing.
- Olympus MMF-3 OfficialAF: Not guaranteed by the manufacturer — Autofocus operates only via the camera body's contrast-detect "Imager AF" system (Four Thirds lenses were designed for phase-detect DSLR AF, and no adapter restores that). In general, SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses focus faster and more reliably than older non-SWD lenses, and AF speed/behavior varies by camera body and firmware version. Exact AF compatibility differs by specific camera body and lens combination — check the manufacturer's official compatibility chart before relying on AF for a particular pairing.
Autofocus by lens type
| Lens type | DMW-MA1 | MMF-1 | MMF-2 | MMF-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenses with a built-in focus motor (28) | AF not guaranteed | AF not guaranteed | AF not guaranteed | AF not guaranteed |
Things to check before you buy
- Flange distance: Four Thirds 38.67 mm†, Micro Four Thirds 19.25 mm†. The adapter bridges the 19.42 mm difference.
- 28 of 2,436 lens–camera pairs in this combination carry a possible-vignetting warning because the lens is designed for a smaller sensor (Four Thirds lenses on Super 35 cameras: 28 pairs).
† Not confirmed from an official source. The value shown is the one most consistently given by technical references.
Micro Four Thirds cameras
- OM System OM-3 ASTRO (2026)
- Panasonic LUMIX G97 (2025)
- OM System OM-3 (2025)
- OM System OM-5 Mark II (2025)
- Panasonic LUMIX GH7 (2024)
- OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Panasonic LUMIX G9 II (2023)
- Panasonic LUMIX GH6 (2022)
- OM System OM-1 (2022)
- OM System OM-5 (2022)
See all 87 Micro Four Thirds cameras (newest first above).
Four Thirds lenses
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 II (2008)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 25mm F2.8 (2008)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 (2008)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 (2008)
- Panasonic LEICA D SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 ASPH. (2007)
- Panasonic LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (2007)
- Panasonic LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm F3.8-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (2007)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 SWD (2007)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD (2007)
- Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD (2007)