Comparison of Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060) and Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855

Attribute	Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855 ×	Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060) ×
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	circular
Notes	-	Additional features: POWER O.I.S. Image Stabilization, Splash/dust-proof design; Included Accessories: lens caps, lens hood, storage bag.
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 36.00	3.50 - 22.00
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Filter Size (mm)	55	58
Diameter (mm)	69.5	66
APS Equivalent	27 - 82.5mm	-
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Lens Construction	8 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspheric and 1 ED glass elements	11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 ED and 3 aspherical elements
Image Circle	APS-C	Micro Four-Thirds
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	12.00 - 60.00
Brand	Sony	Panasonic
Name	Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855	Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060)
Weight (g)	210	210
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	29.00 - 76.00	20.70 - 84.00
Focus Details	Front focusing; Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)	Internal AF with stepper motor
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	69	71
35mm Equivalent	-	24 - 120mm
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.34	0.27
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.25	0.2