Panasonic G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
25mm / F1.7
50mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
25mm / F1.8
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
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
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.842mm long × 57.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 25mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 25mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F1.8 | 0.2 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F1.8 | 0.2 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 25cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.12× | +0.02x |
| Weight | 125g | 137g | −12g |
| Length | 52mm | 42mm | +10mm |
| Diameter | 60.8mm | 57.8mm | +3mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 46mm | — |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
G 25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
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