The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 and the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ with a length of 23mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6's 50mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 73g, which means it is 18g (19%) lighter than the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ which has a weight of 91g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a 37mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6:
And these are the 37mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has the Samsung NX-M lens mount whereas the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX mini, and for the Samsung NX-M Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 9-27mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24.3-72.9mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Olympus ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ has a focal range of 14-42mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28-84mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
