Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. PZ Power O.I.S.

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Product details

The new high-performance lens in the practical, flat "Pancake" format is recommended as a true all-round standard zoom with its quiet autofocus and motorized zoom drive, which ensures even focal length changes.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
95 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
14 - 42 mm
Documents
Item number
374458

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
H-PS14042E-K
Release date
20.11.2012

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.20 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Max. Aperture
3.50 
Min. aperture
5.60 
Min. focal length
14 mm
Max. focal length
42 mm
Focal length
14 - 42 mm
Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
37 mm
Number of lenses
9
Number of lens groups
8
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens
Image stabilisation
Internal focusing
Metal bayonet
Optical zoom
3 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens bag
Lens cap
Rear cap

Product dimensions

Weight
95 g
Length
26.80 mm
Diameter
61 mm

Package dimensions

Length
11.10 cm
Width
10.10 cm
Height
8.20 cm
Weight
226 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.TTArtisan
  • 7.Sigma
  • 8.Panasonic
  • 9.7artisans
  • 10.Tamron

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Sigma
  • 5.Sony
  • 6.Panasonic
  • 6.Samyang
  • 8.Tamron

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Sigma
  • 6.Sony
  • 7.Panasonic
  • 8.Viltrox
  • 9.TTArtisan
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good82/100
Fototest Logo
FototestSingle testReleaseFebruary 2012

…Die Auflösung nimmt zwar zum Bildrand hin und mit der Brennweite ab, ist aber bei allen Blenden und Brennweiten sehr konstant. Die feinen Details werden in den Bildern auch etwas besser aufgelöst, als nach den Labormessungen zu erwarten, aber der letzte Biss fehlt dann doch. Bedient wird das Pancake mit zwei seitlichen Hebeln, einer für den Zoom-Motor, der andere für MF...

Very good92/100
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d pixxSingle testReleaseDecember 2011

Alles in allem bilden die beiden X-Zooms ein sehr gutes Pärchen, das wegen der geringen Abmessungen und Gewicht bei hoher Abbildungsleistung auch unter Fotografen viele Freunde finden wird.