Panasonic G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsPanasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
25mm / F1.7
50mm equiv.
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G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
14-42mm / F3.5-5.6
28-84mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.1 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight30g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-42mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.52mm long × 60.8mm diameter
- G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.26.8mm long × 61mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH. | Panasonic G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 14mm | +11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 42mm | −17mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F3.5 | 2.1 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F5.6 | 3.4 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.17× | −0.03x |
| Weight | 125g | 95g | +30g |
| Length | 52mm | 26.8mm | +25.2mm |
| Diameter | 60.8mm | 61mm | −0.2mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 37mm | +9mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2011 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH. relative to G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
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