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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. vs 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 Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 70 g lighter (95 g vs 165 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 26.8 mm vs 63.6 mm long

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. and the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Weight
165 g
95 g lighter
Length
63.6 mm
26.8 mm shorter
Diameter
60.6 mm
61 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
37 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.2 m closer
Max magnification
0.16×
0.17× larger
Optical design
12 elements / 9 groups
9 elements / 8 groups
Released
not listed
2011
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Panasonic both
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Zoom both
Focal length
14-42mm both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Image stabilization
Yes both

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