Comparison of Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario and Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX

Attribute	Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX ×	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario ×
Notes	Samsung NX mount (metal lens mount); Image stabilization; Available in Black or White; Included Accessories: Lens hood	Additional features: Mega O.I.S. Image Stabilization (no switch), Continuously Variable Aperture (for Video), Plastic Lens Mount. Included Accessorie
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 22.00	3.50 - 22.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.32
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
35mm Equivalent	-	28 - 84mm
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	Samsung NX (APS-C)	Micro Four-Thirds
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	14.00 - 42.00
Brand	Samsung	Panasonic
Name	Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX	Panasonic 14-42mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario
Weight (g)	204	165
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	circular
Lens Construction	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical lens	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical element
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.70 - 75.90	27.00 - 75.00
Focus Details	Internal, with AF/MF switch	Internal
Diameter (mm)	63	60.6
Length (mm)	65.1	63.6
APS Equivalent	28 - 85mm	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.3