Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm

Panasonic
61 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Fujifilm
80
Panasonic
55
Macro
Fujifilm
78
Panasonic
57
Travel
Fujifilm
60
Panasonic
77
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
75
Panasonic
55
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
70
Panasonic
59
Street
Fujifilm
70
Panasonic
66
Landscape
Fujifilm
64
Panasonic
68
Budget
Fujifilm
68
Panasonic
67
Portrait
Fujifilm
60
Panasonic
43

Specifications

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mmPanasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min18 mm14 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm42 mm
Elements159
Groups98
Aspherical Elements34★
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper EBC coatingNano Surface Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.43.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountFujifilm XMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.37 kg0.10 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm37 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm200 mm
Max Magnification1:6.67★0.17x

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm

  • Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong optical (78th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Pricing

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm is $701 cheaper (3.0x less).

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm0.175score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm offers 2.3x better value for money

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm

B&H Photo
used$340
Amazon
$348
Adorama
$448

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

MacroStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm Better at:

TravelLandscape

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