Comparison of Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS II and Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060)

Attribute	Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS II ×	Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060) ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	58
Closest Focus (m)	0.25	0.2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.34	0.27
Focus Details	AF (DC micro motor), with manual focus option	Internal AF with stepper motor
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	circular
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	12.00 - 60.00
APS Equivalent	29 - 88mm	-
Brand	Canon	Panasonic
Image Circle	APS-C	Micro Four-Thirds
Name	Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS II	Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060)
Weight (g)	200	210
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4-stops of correction)	Additional features: POWER O.I.S. Image Stabilization, Splash/dust-proof design; Included Accessories: lens caps, lens hood, storage bag.
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 36.00	3.50 - 22.00
Lens Construction	11 elements in 9 groups	11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 ED and 3 aspherical elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	27.80 - 74.30	20.70 - 84.00
Length (mm)	70	71
35mm Equivalent	-	24 - 120mm
Diameter (mm)	68.5	66