Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 17 g lighter (95 g vs 112 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
- You want a compact lens: 26.8 mm vs 50 mm long
Spec differences
9 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R | Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Panasonic
|
| Weight |
112 g
|
95 g
lighter
|
| Length |
50 mm
|
26.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
57 mm
slimmer
|
61 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.17×
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 7 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2011
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Focal length
- 14-42mm both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 37 mm both
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R: a standard zoom lens with a 14-42mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
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