Panasonic G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.vsPanasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
12-32mm / F3.5-5.6
24-64mm equiv.
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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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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight25g lighter, so easier to carry
When the G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-42mm in a single lens
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 VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.24mm long × 55.5mm diameter
- G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.26.8mm long × 61mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 14mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 32mm | 42mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.17× | −0.04x |
| Weight | 70g | 95g | −25g |
| Length | 24mm | 26.8mm | −2.8mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 61mm | −5.5mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 37mm | — |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. relative to G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
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G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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