Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
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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LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F3.5-5.6
24-120mm 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
- Weight115g lighter, so easier to carry
When the LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-60mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 42mm | 60mm | −18mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.27× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 95g | 210g | −115g |
| Length | 26.8mm | 71mm | −44.2mm |
| Diameter | 61mm | 66mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 58mm | −21mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2016 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | 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 LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S..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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LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
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