Panasonic G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.vsPanasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
12-32mm / F3.5-5.6
24-64mm equiv.
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LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
20mm / F1.7
40mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight17g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-32mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.1 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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 VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.24mm long × 55.5mm diameter
- LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.25.5mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. | Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 20mm | −8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 32mm | 20mm | +12mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.7 | 2.1 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.7 | 3.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F16 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.13× | — |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 70g | 87g | −17g |
| Length | 24mm | 25.5mm | −1.5mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 63mm | −7.5mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 46mm | −9mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. relative to LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 12-32mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
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LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
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