Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD vs Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD vs Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Olympus ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD Top Features

12-60mm Focal Range
F2.8 – F4.0 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format: FourThirds
Four Thirds Mount
Weight: 575g.
Diameter: 80mm
Length: 99mm
Min Focus Distance:0.25m
Max Magnification:0.28x

Olympus 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Top Features

14-54mm Focal Range
F2.8 – F3.5 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 67mm
Max Format:
Four Thirds Mount
Weight: 435g.
Diameter: 74mm
Length: 87mm
Min Focus Distance:0.22m
Max Magnification:0.26x

Our Winner: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD over Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5

Focal Length – Wide	12mm vs 14mm	2mm Wider coverage
Focal Length – Tele	60mm vs 54mm	6mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	5.00x vs 3.90x	More flexible focal coverage
Max Magnification	0.28x vs 0.26x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 over Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD

Max Aperture – Tele	3.5 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	435g vs 575g	140g lighter
Diameter	74mm vs 80mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Length	87mm vs 99mm	12mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.22m vs 0.25m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD and Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8-3.5

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming

Olympus ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD vs Olympus 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Olympus ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD	Olympus 14-54mm f2.8-3.5
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Four Thirds	Four Thirds
Max Format	FourThirds	FourThirds
Focal Range	12-60mm	14-54mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	–	–
Zoom Ratio	5.0X	3.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8 – F4.0	F2.8 – F3.5
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	14	15
Optical Groups	10	11
Special Elements	1 super ED glass element 2 ED glass elements 1 aspherical ED glass element 2 aspherical elements	3 aspherical lens elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.22m
Max Magnification	0.28X	0.26X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	575g	435g
Diameter	80mm	74mm
Length	99mm	87mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	72mm	67mm
Filter Notes	does not rotate on focus	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	LH-75B Petal type	LH-70
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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