Comparison of Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital and Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX

Attribute	Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX ×	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital ×
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 22.00	3.50 - 22.00
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.70 - 75.90	29.00 - 75.00
Filter Size (mm)	58	58
Notes	Samsung NX mount (metal lens mount); Image stabilization; Available in Black or White; Included Accessories: Lens hood	Includes Lens Hood (LH-61C) and Soft Lens Case (LSC-0814)
Focus Details	Internal, with AF/MF switch	-
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
35mm Equivalent	-	28 - 84mm
Image Circle	Samsung NX (APS-C)	Image Circle
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	14.00 - 42.00
Brand	Samsung	Olympus
Name	Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital
Weight (g)	204	190
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Lens Construction	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical lens	10 elements in 8 groups, including 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements
Diameter (mm)	63	65.5
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.25
APS Equivalent	28 - 85mm	-
Length (mm)	65.1	61
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	-
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.19