Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 145 g lighter (155 g vs 300 g)
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 14mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 50 mm vs 83.1 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, travel light, interiors
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph. if
- You want a wider view: 7mm vs 9mm at the wide end
Spec differences
8 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
9-18mm
|
7-14mm
|
| Weight |
155 g
lighter
|
300 g
|
| Length |
50 mm
shorter
|
83.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
56.5 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
larger
|
0.08×
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.25 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.
Pros
- Tiny and light at about 155 g
- Collapsible when not in use
- Close focus 0.25 m
- Takes 52mm filters
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
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