Comparison of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM and Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario

Attribute	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM ×	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
Notes	EF-S lens mount, exclusively for EOS 20D, Digital Rebel, and newer bodies with APS-C sensors.	Additional features: Mega O.I.S. Image Stabilization (no switch), Continuously Variable Aperture (for Video), Plastic Lens Mount. Included Accessorie
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.28	0.32
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	circular
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	29 - 88mm	-
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	APS-C	Micro Four-Thirds
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	14.00 - 42.00
Brand	Canon	Panasonic
Name	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario
Weight (g)	190	165
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 38.00	3.50 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	27.80 - 75.30	27.00 - 75.00
Lens Construction	11 elements in 9 groups; 1 aspherical element	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical element
Diameter (mm)	69	60.6
Length (mm)	66	63.6
35mm Equivalent	-	28 - 84mm
Focus Details	Inner focusing; USM	Internal