Comparison of Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario and Pentax 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE HD DA

Attribute	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario ×	Pentax 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE HD DA ×
Notes	Additional features: Mega O.I.S. Image Stabilization (no switch), Continuously Variable Aperture (for Video), Plastic Lens Mount. Included Accessorie	Weather resistant; Included Accessories: Lens hood; case optional
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 22.00	4.00 - 32.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.32	0.23
Filter Size (mm)	52	58
35mm Equivalent	28 - 84mm	-
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	Micro Four-Thirds	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	14.00 - 42.00	18.00 - 50.00
Brand	Panasonic	Pentax
Name	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario	Pentax 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE HD DA
Weight (g)	165	165
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	rounded
Lens Construction	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical element	11 elements in 8 groups, including super-low dispersion glass elements and aspherical elements; SP (Super Protect) Coating, HD PENTAX Coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	27.00 - 75.00	31.50 - 76.00
Focus Details	Internal	Internal with DC motor, "Quick Shift" AF/MF mechanism
Diameter (mm)	60.6	71
Length (mm)	63.6	41
APS Equivalent	-	27 - 75mm
Closest Focus (m)	0.3	0.3