Panasonic Lumix G Vario
14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Image stabilization Panasonic MEGA O.I.S. vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Learn more about
the Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
Help
 At its narrowest, the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:5.9 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:60 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:61 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.:45 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:42 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$149
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Macro lens

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.
Compare the Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$269
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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