OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 7 on the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III, against 5 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.
- Closest focus: 0.13 m on the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III, against 0.20 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.
- Max magnification: 0.26× on the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III, against 0.23× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III, against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.
- Weight: 93 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ, against 125 g on the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III.
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III or M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III for its aperture blades, closest focus, max magnification and weather sealed.
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ for its weight.
On paper the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III wins more rows (4 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $299.99 new $294.88 used | $299 new $134.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 14–42mm | 14–42mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–84mm equivalent | 28–84mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/3.5–5.6 | f/3.5–5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 8 / 7 | 8 / 7 |
| Aperture blades | 7 (best) | 5 |
| Closest focus | 0.13 m (best) | 0.20 m |
| Max magnification | 0.26× (best) | 0.23× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (MSC) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes (best) | No |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 125 g | 93 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 60 × 50.5 mm | 60.6 × 22.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 46 mm | 37 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.