Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
14-42mm / F3.5-5.6
28-84mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
25mm / F1.8
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight42g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-42mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.26.8mm long × 61mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.842mm long × 57.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 25mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 42mm | 25mm | +17mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 25cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.12× | +0.05x |
| Weight | 95g | 137g | −42g |
| Length | 26.8mm | 42mm | −15.2mm |
| Diameter | 61mm | 57.8mm | +3.2mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 46mm | −9mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
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