Comparison of Panasonic 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT and Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G SEL1655G

Attribute	Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G SEL1655G ×	Panasonic 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT ×
Notes	Sony E-mount; Dust and moisture resistant; Includes ALC-SH161 Petal-shaped lens hood.	Additional features: Mega O.I.S. Image Stabilization; Aperture ring
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.66	0.32
Filter Size (mm)	67	72
APS Equivalent	24 - 82.5mm	-
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Diameter (mm)	73	78.1
Image Circle	APS-C (Sony E-Mount)	Four-Thirds
Focal Length (mm)	16.00 - 55.00	14.00 - 50.00
Brand	Sony	Panasonic
Name	Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G SEL1655G	Panasonic 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT
Weight (g)	494	490
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	29.00 - 83.00	24.00 - 75.00
Lens Construction	17 elements in 12 groups, including 2 aspherical, 2 AA (advanced aspherical) and 3 ED elements; Nano AR coating	16 elements in 12 groups, including 2 aspherical elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Focus Details	Internal; XD Linear Motor with Focus Hold button, AF/MF switch, Linear Response MF	Internal
35mm Equivalent	-	28 - 100mm
Length (mm)	100	102.8
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.33	0.29