Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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 ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
14-42mm / F3.5-5.6
28-84mm 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
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ22.5mm long × 60.6mm 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 ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 14mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 42mm | 42mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.23× | −0.06x |
| Weight | 95g | 93g | +2g |
| Length | 26.8mm | 22.5mm | +4.3mm |
| Diameter | 61mm | 60.6mm | +0.4mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 37mm | — |
| 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 ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.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 ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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