Comparison of Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor and M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO

Attribute	Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×	M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO ×
Filter Size (mm)	52	58
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.12
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.31	0.25
Focus Details	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor	High-speed Imager AF (MSC)
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	12.00 - 45.00
APS Equivalent	27.5 - 84mm	-
Brand	Nikon	Olympus
Image Circle	APS-C	Micro Four-Thirds
Name	Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor	M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
Weight (g)	265	254
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Notes	Image Stabilized. DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only. Optional circular lens hood.	Dustproof and splashproof construction (IPX1 rating)
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 36.00	4.00 - 22.00
Lens Construction	11 elements in 8 groups, including 1 aspherical element	12 elements in 9 groups, including 2 HR lenses, 1 DSA lens, 1 Super HR lens, 2 Aspherical lenses, 2 ED elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.80 - 76.00	27.00 - 84.00
Length (mm)	79.5	70
35mm Equivalent	-	24 - 90mm
Diameter (mm)	73	63.4