Comparison of Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor and Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital

Attribute	Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital ×	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	58
Closest Focus (m)	1.2	1.4
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.5	0.28
Focus Details	AF or MF	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	55.00 - 300.00
APS Equivalent	-	82.5 - 450mm
Brand	Olympus	Nikon
Image Circle	Four-Thirds	APS-C
Name	Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	620	580
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Notes	Included Accessores: Lens Hood	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.50 - 29.00
Lens Construction	14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 ED elements	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	4.10 - 18.00	5.30 - 28.80
Length (mm)	127	123
35mm Equivalent	140 - 600mm	-
Diameter (mm)	80	76.5