OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZvsPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ suits you better
- Weight117g 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
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- 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
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ22.5mm long × 60.6mm diameter
- LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ | 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 | 0.23× | 0.27× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 93g | 210g | −117g |
| Length | 22.5mm | 71mm | −48.5mm |
| Diameter | 60.6mm | 66mm | −5.4mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 58mm | −21mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2016 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ 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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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
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