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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L

Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if

  • You want a wider view: 12mm vs 14mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 60mm vs 42mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.24× maximum magnification

Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 77 g lighter (133 g vs 210 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 43.5 mm vs 71 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L
Brand
Panasonic
Olympus
Focal length
12-60mm
14-42mm
Weight
210 g
133 g lighter
Length
71 mm
43.5 mm shorter
Diameter
66 mm
62 mm slimmer
Filter thread
58 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.25 m
Max magnification
0.27× larger
0.24×
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
9 elements / 8 groups
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2016
not listed
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Zoom both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

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