Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Panasonic 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS Top Features

14-42mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 46mm
Max Format: FourThirds
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Weight: 110g.
Diameter: 56mm
Length: 49mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m
Max Magnification:0.17x

Olympus ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ Top Features

12-50mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 52mm
Max Format:
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Weight: 211g.
Diameter: 57mm
Length: 83mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m
Max Magnification:0.36x

Our Winner: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Tele	5.6 vs 6.3	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs 5	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	110g vs 211g	101g lighter
Diameter	56mm vs 57mm	1mm smaller in diameter
Length	49mm vs 83mm	34mm shorter
Filter Thread	46mm vs 52mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Pros Of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ over Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS

Focal Length – Wide	12mm vs 14mm	2mm Wider coverage
Focal Length – Tele	50mm vs 42mm	8mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	4.20x vs 3.00x	More flexible focal coverage
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification	0.36x vs 0.17x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ

Distance Scale	No vs No	No Distance Scale assist

Panasonic 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS vs Olympus ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ All Features

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

General	Panasonic 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II OIS	Olympus ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ
Brand	Panasonic	Olympus
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Max Format	FourThirds	FourThirds
Focal Range	14-42mm	12-50mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black and silver	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	–
Zoom Lock	No	–
Zoom Ratio	3.0X	4.2X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 – F5.6	F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	5
Optics
Optical Elements	9	10
Optical Groups	8	9
Special Elements	2 aspherical lenses	2 Aspherical glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.2m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.17X	0.36X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	110g	211g
Diameter	56mm	57mm
Length	49mm	83mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	46mm	52mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	n/a	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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