Comparison of Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital and Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855 × |  Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital × |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom System | Rotary | Rotary |
| Aperture (f) | 3.50 - 36.00 | 3.50 - 22.00 |
| Diagonal Angle of View (degree) | 29.00 - 76.00 | 29.00 - 75.00 |
| Type | Standard Zoom | Standard Zoom |
| Notes | - | Includes Lens Hood (LH-61C) and Soft Lens Case (LSC-0814) |
| Front Element Rotation | - | - |
| Focus Details | Front focusing; Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | - |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Lens Construction | 8 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspheric and 1 ED glass elements | 10 elements in 8 groups, including 1 ED and 2 aspherical elements |
| Image Circle | APS-C | Image Circle |
| Focal Length (mm) | 18.00 - 55.00 | 14.00 - 42.00 |
| Brand | Sony | Olympus |
| Name | Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855 | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 190 |
| Diameter (mm) | 69.5 | 65.5 |
| Closest Focus (m) | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| 35mm Equivalent | - | 28 - 84mm |
| Length (mm) | 69 | 61 |
| APS Equivalent | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
| Filter Size (mm) | 55 | 58 |
| Diaphragm Blades Type | circular | - |
| Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.34 | 0.19 |
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