OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro vs Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH.

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better max magnification (1.25x vs 0.1x).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better length (22mm vs 63mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 128g (4.5 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 18 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better maximum aperture (f/2.5 vs f/3.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length30mm14mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements106
Optical Groups85
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/2.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent60-60mm28-28mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance10 cm18 cm
Max Magnification1.25x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter55.5mm55.5mm
Length63mm22mm
Weight128g (4.5 oz)55g (1.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo