Comparison of Panasonic 14-45mm f/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 14-45mm f/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; Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Lens Caps, Storage Bag
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 22.00	3.50 - 22.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.34
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
35mm Equivalent	-	28 - 90mm
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 - 50.00
Brand	Samsung	Panasonic
Name	Samsung 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX	Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S Lumix G VARIO
Weight (g)	204	195
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
Length (mm)	65.1	60
APS Equivalent	28 - 85mm	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.3