Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.
G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F3.5-5.6
24-120mm equiv.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.
25mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-60mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.6 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 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
- LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.54.5mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 25mm | −13mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 25mm | +35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.4 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 30cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.11× | +0.16x |
| Weight | 210g | 205g | +5g |
| Length | 71mm | 54.5mm | +16.5mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 63mm | +3mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 46mm | +12mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.
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