Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. vs 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 30 g lighter (165 g vs 195 g)
Pick the 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 45mm vs 42mm at the long end
Spec differences
5 differences| 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. | 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
14-42mm
|
14-45mm
|
| Weight |
165 g
lighter
|
195 g
|
| Length |
63.6 mm
|
60 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
60.6 mm
|
60 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.17×
larger
|
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Panasonic both
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Optical design
- 12 elements / 9 groups both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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